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Robert Spear Hudson | |
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| Born | 6 December 1812 West Bromwich, Staffordshire, England |
| Died | 6 August 1884 (aged 71) Scarborough, North Yorkshire, England |
| Alma mater | Trinity College, Dublin |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Known for | Manufacturer of dry soap powder |
| Spouses | Mary Bell
(m. 1854; died 1864)Emily Gilroy (m. 1868) |
| Children | 6 |
Robert Spear Hudson (6 December 1812 – 6 August 1884) was an English businessman who popularised dry soap powder. His company was very successful thanks to both an increasing demand for soap and his unprecedented levels of advertising. After his death, the company was taken over by his son, and was later purchased by Lever Brothers.