Eli Lilly
1838–1898 (age 60)
Pharmaceutical Founder
Biography
Eli Lilly brought entrepreneurial spirit and compassion together to pioneer a pharmaceutical enterprise that would grow into a lasting source of health care innovation. His early dedication to quality and ethics set the tone for an organization that prioritized both scientific rigor and the well-being of patients.
Through his leadership, he championed research and development, laying the groundwork for a company that would become synonymous with thoughtful medicine and community engagement.