C. W. Post | |
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.jpg) Post in the early 20th century | |
| Born | Charles William Post October 26, 1854 Springfield, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | May 9, 1914 (aged 59) |
| Resting place | Oak Hill Cemetery, Battle Creek, Michigan |
| Occupation(s) | Innovator, entrepreneur |
| Spouses | Ella Letitia Merriweather
(m. 1874; div. 1904)Leila Young (m. 1904) |
| Children | Marjorie Merriweather Post |
| Mother | Caroline Lathrop Post |
| Relatives | Eleanor Post Hutton (granddaughter) Dina Merrill (granddaughter) |
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Charles William Post (October 26, 1854 – May 9, 1914) was an American innovator, breakfast cereal and foods manufacturer and a pioneer in the prepared-food industry. He was the founder of what is now Post Consumer Brands.