William Lever
Businessman and politician, Viscount Leverhulme
Born
1851
175 years ago
Died
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United Kingdom
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A prominent English businessman, founded Lever Brothers, which later became part of Unilever. Lever developed the first mass-produced packaged soap, Sunlight, establishing hygiene and marketing standards. As a politician, Lever served as a member of Parliament and was elevated to the peerage as the 1st Viscount Leverhulme. Lever was influential in social reforms, advocating for workers' rights and the establishment of model villages.
Founded Lever Brothers
Introduced mass-produced packaged soap
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