About Charles Browne Fleet
Lived 1843 – 1916 (aged 72). Charles Browne Fleet was an American pharmacist and inventor.
Charles Browne Fleet (September 18, 1843 – May 12, 1916) was an American pharmacist and inventor of the laxative and chapstick. His company, C.B. Fleet, was founded in Lynchburg, Virginia, and still operates producing laxatives, douches, micro-enemas, and other products of the sort.
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Who was Charles Browne Fleet?
pharmacist, inventor
When was Charles Browne Fleet born?
Charles Browne Fleet was born on 18 September 1843 in King and Queen County.
When did Charles Browne Fleet die?
Charles Browne Fleet died on 12 May 1916 in Lynchburg.
What was Charles Browne Fleet's occupation?
Charles Browne Fleet was a pharmacist and inventor.
What nationality was Charles Browne Fleet?
Charles Browne Fleet was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Charles Browne Fleet. https://biography.guide/charles-browne-fleet/
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