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1. Biography of Hans Riegel
2. Early Life and Education
3. Sports and Business Ventures
4. Later Life and Legacy

Biography of Hans Riegel

Hans Riegel was a German entrepreneur and billionaire who owned and managed the famous confectionery company 'Haribo' from 1946.

He also owned the 'Jakobsburg' hotel and golf resort located near Boppard in the Rhine Valley of Germany.

Early Life and Education

Johannes Peter 'Hans' Riegel was born on March 10, 1923, in Bonn, Germany.

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He was the eldest son of 'Haribo' founder Hans Riegel Sr., who invented the famous 'gummy bears' in 1922. After completing his education at a Jesuit boarding school, St. Aloysius College, Riegel was drafted into military service in 1944.

He was captured by the Americans and was freed in 1946. With a high school diploma in hand, Hans started working in the delivery and marketing department of a company while simultaneou