H. B. Reese
H. B. Reese | |
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| Born | Harry Burnett Reese May 24, 1879 |
| Died | May 16, 1956 (aged 76) West Palm Beach, Florida, U.S. |
| Resting place | Hershey Cemetery, Hershey, PA |
| Other names | HB, Harry Reese, Poppy Reese, Mr. Reese's |
| Occupation | Chocolatier/Confectioner |
| Known for | Inventing Reese's Peanut Butter Cups |
| Title | Founder and Chairman of the Board, H. B. Reese Candy Company, Hershey, PA |
| Spouse |
Blanche Edna Hyson (m. 1900) |
| Children | 16 |
Harry Burnett Reese (May 24, 1879 – May 16, 1956) was an American inventor and businessman known for creating Reese's Peanut Butter Cups, and founding the H. B. Reese Candy Company. In 2009, he was posthumously inducted into the Candy Hall of Fame.