Éleuthère Irénée du Pont de Nemours, usually referred to as Éleuthère Irénée du Pont or simply Irénée du Pont, was a French-American chemist and industrialist who founded the E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company, commonly known as DuPont. DuPont is one of the world's largest chemical companies, with a history spanning over two centuries.
DuPont
DuPont, officially known as DuPont de Nemours, Inc., is a global science and innovation company specializing in a wide range of products and services across various industries. The company was originally founded in 1802 by Éleuthère Irénée du Pont as a gunpowder mill in Delaware. Over the years, DuPont has evolved into a multinational conglomerate, with a focus on the development of advanced materials, specialty products, and sustainable solutions.