About Henry Mitchell
Lived 1837 – 1913 (aged 75–76). Henry Mitchell was a British brewer and businessperson.
Henry Mitchell (c. 1837–1913) was the founder of Mitchell's Brewery which evolved to become Mitchells & Butlers.
Career Mitchell took over the running of the Crown Inn in Smethwick from his father in 1861. Using the profits from the Inn, he built the Crown Brewery in 1866. Following the success of the Crown Brewery, he built the Cape Hill Brewery in 1872. In 1897 Henry Mitchell purchased of land, and in 1899 presented this to Smethwick Corporation to form what was named in his son's memory "Harry's Park" (now known as "Harry Mitchell Park").
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Who was Henry Mitchell?
brewery founder; philanthropist
When was Henry Mitchell born?
Henry Mitchell was born in 1837.
When did Henry Mitchell die?
Henry Mitchell died in 1913.
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Henry Mitchell was a brewer and businessperson.
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Henry Mitchell was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Henry Mitchell. https://biography.guide/henry-mitchell/
MLA: "Henry Mitchell." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/henry-mitchell/.
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