Charles Leiper Grigg

Charles Leiper Grigg
Charles Leiper Grigg
BornMay 11, 1868
Prices Branch, Missouri, U.S.
DiedApril 16, 1940 (aged 71)
St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.
SpouseLucy E. Alexander Grigg

Charles Leiper Grigg (May 11, 1868 – April 16, 1940) was an American businessman who invented 7 Up, once known as 7Up Lithiated Lemon Soda, in October 1929.: §2  Grigg became acquainted with the carbonated beverage business after moving to St. Louis, Missouri. Prior to inventing 7 Up, Grigg had created an orange soft drink named "Whistle" for the Vess Soda Company. It is still made and sold in St. Louis.

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