Henry Perky

Henry Perky

Henry Drushel Perky (7 December 1843 – 29 June 1906) was a lawyer, businessman, promoter and inventor. Perky is the inventor of shredded wheat.

Read more about Henry Perky:  Early Life, Steel Car Company, Shredded Wheat Company, Retirement, Shredded Wheat Company Sold To Nabisco, Patents

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