William Horlick, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

William Horlick

American businessman

Date of Birth: 23-Feb-1846

Place of Birth: Ruardean, England, United Kingdom

Date of Death: 25-Sep-1936

Profession: inventor

Nationality: United States, United Kingdom

Zodiac Sign: Pisces

William Horlick, Sr.
(23 February 1846 – 25 September 1936) was an English-born food manufacturer and the original patent holder of malted milk.
He emigrated to the United States in 1869, settling in Racine, Wisconsin.
There he started a food company with his brother, James.
Horlick was a well-known philanthropist in the Racine area.
He was also a major sponsor of the Racine Legion, which played in the National Football League from 1922 until 1924.
He died 25 September 1936 at the age of ninety.