Henry J. Heinz | |
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 Heinz c. 1914 | |
| Born | Henry John Heinz October 11, 1844 Birmingham, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | May 14, 1919 (aged 74) Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Resting place | Homewood Cemetery |
| Occupation | Business magnate |
| Known for | The creator of tomato ketchup |
| Title | Founder of H. J. Heinz Company |
| Spouse |
Sarah Sloan Young Heinz
(m. 1869; died 1894) |
| Children | 5 |
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Henry John Heinz (October 11, 1844[citation needed] – May 14, 1919) was an American entrepreneur who co-founded the H. J. Heinz Company of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
He was involved in the passage of the 1906 Pure Food and Drug Act. Many of his descendants are known for philanthropy and involvement in politics and public affairs. His fortune became the basis for the Heinz Foundations.