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Hans Riegel

1923-03-10 – 2013-10-15

Portrait of Hans Riegel
Hans Riegel junior bei der Eröffnung der Haribo-Ausstellung auf der Festung Ehrenbreitstein in KoblenzCredit: Holger Weinandt

Life & Legacy

Johannes Peter "Hans" Riegel, also known as Hans Riegel Jr. (10 March 1923 – 15 October 2013), was a German entrepreneur who owned and operated the confectioner Haribo since 1946.

Occupation & Career

badminton player, entrepreneur, businessperson, economist

Education

University of Bonn; Aloisiuskolleg

Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications

Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany; Great Golden Medal of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria; national champion; Candy Hall of Fame; Die Entwicklung der Weltzuckerwirtschaft während und nach dem 2. Weltkrieg

Legacy Highlights

Honors & Awards

Candy Hall of Fame · Great Golden Medal of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria · national champion · Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany

Notable Work

Die Entwicklung der Weltzuckerwirtschaft während und nach dem 2. Weltkrieg

Education & Institutions

Aloisiuskolleg · University of Bonn

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Sources & Provenance

  1. Wikidata population candidate Q85918 — wikidata View source

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