# Willard H. Dow

> Willard Henry Dow was an American chemical industrialist who expanded the American multinational conglomerate Dow Chemical, founded by his father, Herbert Henry Dow. A graduate of the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan, he was a prolific inventor of chemical processes, compounds, products and production sites that helped the Allies prevail in World War II and prepare the country for growth following the war. An article in the Midland newspaper stated, "Willard was known around the world for his industrial know-how, his business acumen and brilliant scientific mind."

*American chemist, president of Dow Chemical*

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## Identity
- **Profile type:** Scientist ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q39631))
- **Category:** Scientists
- **Country:** United States
- **Born:** 1897-01-04
- **Died:** 1949-03-31
- **Status:** deceased
- **Gender:** male

## Bio

Willard Henry Dow was an American chemical industrialist who expanded the American multinational conglomerate Dow Chemical, founded by his father, Herbert Henry Dow. A graduate of the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan, he was a prolific inventor of chemical processes, compounds, products and production sites that helped the Allies prevail in World War II and prepare the country for growth following the war. An article in the Midland newspaper stated, "Willard was known around the world for his industrial know-how, his business acumen and brilliant scientific mind."

## Fame
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## Sources
- [Willard Dow](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Willard_Dow)
- [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q116795969)

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