Isaac Reckitt
English businessman (1792–1862)
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Isaac Reckitt (1792–1862) was the founder of Reckitt and Sons, a business that emerged to become Reckitt, one of the United Kingdom's largest consumer goods businesses.
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| Born | 1792 |
| Died | 1862 (aged 69–70) |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Known for | Founder of Reckitt and Sons |
| Children | 7, inc. Sir James Reckitt, 1st Baronet |
Career
Initially establishing a milling business in Boston, Lincolnshire, with his older brother, and then a corn business in Nottingham on his own, Isaac Reckitt acquired a starch-making business in Hull in 1840.[1] Under his leadership the business diversified into black lead and washing blue manufacturing.[1]
By the time of his death in 1862, the business employed 210 people and had become one of the most successful businesses in Hull.[1]
The firm was left equally to three of his sons, George (1825–1900), Francis (1827–1917) and James (1833–1924).[2]
