Businessmen who died on September 26

Take a focused look at the businessmen who passed away on September 26. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1902 Levi Strauss

  Levi Strauss was a German-American businessman best known as the founder of Levi Strauss & Co., the company that created the first blue jeans. His invention, in partnership with tailor Jacob Davis, revolutionized workwear and became a staple of fashion worldwide. [bio]