William Lever

Businessman and politician, Viscount Leverhulme

William Lever - Businessman and politician, Viscount Leverhulme
Born

1851
174 years ago

Died

May 7th, 1925
100 years ago — 74 years old

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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