Businessmen born on February 26

Take a focused look at the businessmen born on February 26. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1829 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]