Benjamin Brandreth was a British-American businessman and politician. He was a 19th-century pioneer in the early use of mass advertising to build consumer awareness of his product, a purgative that allegedly cured many ills by purging toxins out of the blood. He became a successful and wealthy businessman, bank president, and New York State Senator.
- Occupation
- politician
- Position held
- member of the State Senate of New York
- Citizenship
- United States
- Born
- June 23, 1809
- Died
- February 18, 1880
