Francis Harrington Glidden
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Francis Harrington Glidden

American businessman (1832–1922)

Francis Harrington Glidden (1832–1922) was an American businessman best known for founding the company now known as the Glidden Company, which became a subsidiary of Akzo Nobel NV before that company sold the Glidden business to PPG Industries in 2012.2

From Wikipedia’s article on Francis Harrington Glidden (this version), CC BY-SA 4.0.

Born May 24, 1832, died Sep 25, 1922.1

Companies

Career

Occupation: entrepreneur.4

Personal life

  • BornMay 24, 1832, Newcastle5
  • DiedSep 25, 1922, Cleveland6
  • CitizenshipUnited States7