John Francis Queeny | |
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Born | Chicago, Illinois, U.S. | August 17, 1859
Died | March 19, 1933 St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. | (aged 73)
Resting place | Bellefontaine Cemetery |
Occupation | Businessman |
Known for | Founder of Monsanto |
Spouse | Olga Mendez Monsanto |
Children | 2, including Edgar |
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John Francis Queeny (August 17, 1859 – March 19, 1933) was an American businessman, known for founding Monsanto Chemical Works (later Monsanto) in St. Louis, Missouri, on September 26, 1901, with $5,000. He named the company for his wife, Olga Mendez Monsanto.