Colgate was a grandson of William Colgate, founder of the soap and perfume empire that later became centered on that now ubiquitous brand of toothpaste. Romulus Colgate was not in the soap or toothpaste business but pursued a successful career in hydro-electric power and the manufacture—under the famous name of “Dutch Boy”—lead-based paint.
Colgate was a grandson of William Colgate, founder of the soap and perfume empire that later became centered on that now ubiquitous brand of toothpaste. Romulus Colgate was not in the soap or toothpaste business but pursued a successful career in hydro-electric power and the manufacture—under the famous name of “Dutch Boy”—lead-based paint.
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