Charles Leiper Grigg, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Charles Leiper Grigg

American businessman

Date of Birth: 11-May-1868

Place of Birth: Price's Branch, Missouri, Missouri, United States

Date of Death: 16-Apr-1940

Profession: businessperson, inventor

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Taurus

Charles Leiper Grigg (May 11, 1868 – April 16, 1940) was the inventor of Bib-Label Lithiated Lemon-Lime soda, better known by its later name, 7 Up.
He invented the drink in October 1929.
Grigg became acquainted with the carbonated beverage business after moving to St.
Louis, Missouri.
Prior to inventing 7 Up, Grigg had created an orange soft drink named "Whistle" for the Vess Soda Company.
It is still made and sold in St.
Louis.