Herbert Henry Dow was a Canadian-born entrepreneur and founder of the Dow Chemical Company. Born on February 26, 1866, he made a fortune through his innovative method of extracting bromine from brine, which revolutionized the chemical industry. His success with this process led to the establishment of the Dow Chemical Company, which has become one of the largest chemical companies in the world.
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💰 Net worth: $175 million (2024)
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About
Founder of the Dow Chemical Company. He made a fortune with a novel method to extract bromine.
Before Fame
He found a way to greatly improve the process of distilling bromine.
Trivia
He found a market for his large magnesium stores in the creation of lightweight car and airplane parts.
Family Life
He was born in Belleville, Ontario, Canada.
Associated With
He studied at the Case School of Applied Science, later Case Western Reserve University, in Cleveland, the same school President James A. Garfield attended.