Isaac Reckitt
Isaac Reckitt (1792–1862) was the founder of
consumer goods
businesses.
Career
Initially establishing a milling business in
washing blue manufacturing.[1]
By the time of his death in 1862 the business employed 210 people and had become one of the most successful businesses in Hull.[1]
The firm was left equally to three of his sons, George (1825–1900), Francis (1827–1917) and
James (1833–1924).[2]
See also
References
- ^ a b c "Records of Isaac Reckitt". Retrieved 6 June 2009.
- doi:10.1093/ref:odnb/48144. (Subscription or UK public library membershiprequired.)