Horace Hagedorn
Horace Hagedorn (March 18, 1915 – January 31, 2005[1]) was an advertising executive, businessman and philanthropist, who was co-founder of the Miracle-Gro brand, with Otto Stern (he eventually bought out the 50% interest of Stern).
Horace Hagedorn | |
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| Born | 18 March 1915 Manhattan, New York, US |
| Died | 31 January 2005 Sands Point, New York, US |
| Education | University of Pennsylvania |
| Occupation | Advertising executive, businessman, philanthropist |
| Years active | 1936–1997 |
| Known for | Co-Founder of the Miracle Gro brand |
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| Children | 6 |
He is largely credited with the success of the company due to the personal nature of his effective marketing schemes.
In turn he credited the name of the brand to his wife Peggy[2]
In later life, he donated large amounts to various charities, particularly those dealing with children.
The School of Business at Adelphi University and the School of Education at Hofstra University are both named after him.
References
- Martin, Douglas (2005-02-01). "Horace Hagedorn, 89, Marketing Genius Behind Miracle-Gro, Dies". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2020-05-08.
- Perrone, Stephanie (2018-05-16). "The Sands Point Man Who Planted Miracle-Gro". LI Press. Retrieved 2020-05-08.
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