About Henry Isaac Rowntree
Lived 1837 – 1883 (aged 45–46). Henry Isaac Rowntree was a British businessperson, known for Rowntree's.
Henry Isaac Rowntree (1838–1883) was the founder of Rowntree's, one of the United Kingdom's largest confectionery businesses.
Career Having served his apprenticeship in his father's shop at The Pavement in York, and following his father's death in 1860, Henry Rowntree went to work for the Tuke family at their shop in Walmgate.
In June 1862 Henry Isaac bought out the chocolate, cocoa-making and chicory departments and ran the business himself employing around a dozen people.
Family
In February 1868 he married Harriet Selina Osborn in Scarborough.
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Who was Henry Isaac Rowntree?
English confectioner (1837–1883)
When was Henry Isaac Rowntree born?
Henry Isaac Rowntree was born in 1837.
When did Henry Isaac Rowntree die?
Henry Isaac Rowntree died in 1883.
What was Henry Isaac Rowntree's occupation?
Henry Isaac Rowntree was a businessperson.
What was Henry Isaac Rowntree known for?
Henry Isaac Rowntree was known for Rowntree's.
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Henry Isaac Rowntree was British.
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