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American chemist and businessman

Charles Pfizer (March 22, 1824 – October 19, 1906) was a German-American chemist and businessman who co-founded the pharmaceutical company Pfizer.

Early life[edit]

Charles Pfizer was born in Ludwigsburg, Kingdom of Württemberg, which is now part of Germany. He emigrated to the United States in 1849, where he initially worked as a chemist.

Career[edit]

In 1849, Charles Pfizer, along with his cousin Charles Erhart, founded the company Charles Pfizer & Company in Brooklyn, New York. The company initially produced a palatable form of santonin, an antiparasitic used to treat intestinal worms, which was a significant health issue at the time.

Pfizer & Company[edit]

The company grew rapidly, expanding its product line to include a variety of chemicals and pharmaceuticals. During the American Civil War, the demand for painkillers and disinfectants increased, which contributed to the company's growth.

Later life and legacy[edit]

Charles Pfizer remained active in the company until his retirement. He passed away in 1906, leaving behind a legacy of innovation in the pharmaceutical industry. The company he founded, Pfizer, has grown to become one of the largest pharmaceutical companies in the world.

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-'''Charles Pfizer''' (March 22, 1824 – October 19, 1906) was a German-American chemist and the co-founder of the pharmaceutical company [[Pfizer]].
+{{short description|American chemist and businessman}}
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-== Early Life and Education ==
+'''Charles Pfizer''' (March 22, 1824 – October 19, 1906) was a German-American chemist and businessman who co-founded the pharmaceutical company [[Pfizer]].
-Charles Pfizer was born in Ludwigsburg, Germany. He received his education in the local schools and later attended the University of Tübingen, where he studied [[chemistry]].
-== Career ==
+==Early life==
-In 1849, Pfizer emigrated to the United States and settled in Brooklyn, New York. He partnered with his cousin, Charles F. Erhart, a confectioner, to establish the chemical firm of Charles Pfizer & Company in a red-brick building in Williamsburg. Their first product was an antiparasitic called [[santonin]], which was a success.
+[[File:Charlespfizer.jpg|thumb|right|Charles Pfizer]]
+Charles Pfizer was born in Ludwigsburg, [[Kingdom of Württemberg]], which is now part of [[Germany]]. He emigrated to the [[United States]] in 1849, where he initially worked as a chemist.
-Pfizer's company was innovative in its use of fermentation to manufacture citric acid, a product that was in high demand during the 19th century. This process, which involved the fermentation of sugar, was a significant advancement in the production of pharmaceuticals and set the foundation for Pfizer's growth into one of the world's largest pharmaceutical companies.
+==Career==
+In 1849, Charles Pfizer, along with his cousin Charles Erhart, founded the company Charles Pfizer & Company in [[Brooklyn]], [[New York]]. The company initially produced a palatable form of santonin, an antiparasitic used to treat intestinal worms, which was a significant health issue at the time.
-== Legacy ==
+===Pfizer & Company===
-Charles Pfizer's legacy is evident in the global reach and impact of Pfizer Inc. today. The company is known for its research and development of drugs in various therapeutic areas, including [[cardiology]], [[neurology]], and [[oncology]]. Pfizer has developed some of the world's best-known drugs, such as [[Lipitor]] for cholesterol, [[Viagra]] for erectile dysfunction, and more recently, a [[COVID-19 vaccine]] in partnership with [[BioNTech]].
+The company grew rapidly, expanding its product line to include a variety of chemicals and pharmaceuticals. During the [[American Civil War]], the demand for painkillers and disinfectants increased, which contributed to the company's growth.
-== See Also ==
+==Later life and legacy==
+Charles Pfizer remained active in the company until his retirement. He passed away in 1906, leaving behind a legacy of innovation in the pharmaceutical industry. The company he founded, [[Pfizer]], has grown to become one of the largest pharmaceutical companies in the world.
+==Related pages==
 * [[Pfizer]]
-* [[Pharmaceutical industry in the United States]]
+* [[Pharmaceutical industry]]
-* [[History of pharmacy]]
+* [[Chemistry]]
-== References ==
-<references />
-== External Links ==
-* [http://www.pfizer.com Pfizer Official Website]
+[[Category:1824 births]]
+[[Category:1906 deaths]]
 [[Category:American chemists]]
+[[Category:American businesspeople]]
 [[Category:German emigrants to the United States]]
-[[Category:People from Brooklyn]]
+[[Category:People from Ludwigsburg]]
-[[Category:Pfizer people]]
-[[Category:1824 births]]
-[[Category:1906 deaths]]
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