Johannes "Hans" Riegel Sr. (4 April 1893 – 31 March 1945)[1] was a German confectioner who invented the gummy bear in 1922 and founded the Haribo company.
[2] He was married to Gertrud (née Vianden).
The company was passed on to his sons, Hans Riegel Jr. and Paul Riegel [de], following his death.
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