About Charles Sanna
Lived 1917 – 2019 (aged 101–102). Charles Sanna was an American inventor.
Charles Sanna (November 9, 1917, Philadelphia – March 13, 2019, Madison, Wisconsin) was an American inventor, best known for inventing Swiss Miss instant hot chocolate.
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Who was Charles Sanna?
American inventor
When was Charles Sanna born?
Charles Sanna was born in 1917 in Philadelphia.
When did Charles Sanna die?
Charles Sanna died on 13 March 2019.
What was Charles Sanna's occupation?
Charles Sanna was an inventor.
What nationality was Charles Sanna?
Charles Sanna was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Charles Sanna. https://biography.guide/charles-sanna/
MLA: "Charles Sanna." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/charles-sanna/.
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