William Horlick
William Horlick | |
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Portrait of William Horlick | |
| Born | 23 February 1846 Ruardean, Gloucestershire, England |
| Died | 25 September 1936 (aged 90) Racine, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Nationality | English |
| Occupation | Food manufacturer |
| Known for | Malted milk, Philanthropy |
| Spouse | Arabella Horlick (1870–death) |
William Horlick, Sr. (23 February 1846 – 25 September 1936) was an English food manufacturer and the original patent holder of malted milk. He emigrated to the United States in 1869, settling in Racine, Wisconsin. There he started a food company with his brother, James. Horlick was a well-known philanthropist in the Racine area. He was also a major sponsor of the Racine Legion, which played in the National Football League from 1922 until 1924. He died 25 September 1936 at the age of ninety.