Edward Cecil Guinness, 1st Earl of Iveagh, was born on 10 November 1847 into the renowned Guinness brewing dynasty. His family name became synonymous with one of the most successful brewing enterprises globally. A prominent Irish businessman, philanthropist, and peer, Edward played a pivotal role in expanding and modernizing the Guinness Brewery during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, transforming it into the world's largest brewery by production. This episode delves into his life and legacy. Music by Alexander Nakarada - CreatorChordsLink 00:00: Introduction00:44: Early Life02:37: Business Leadership and the Making of a Fortune06:24: Life in Politics11:28: Philanthropy13:12: Death #EdwardGuinness #GuinnessBrewery #Irishhistory #brewingdynasty #philanthropy #19thcentury #20thcentury #businessleadership See show notes: https://inlet.fm/history-profiles/episodes/68e2b22394a319dd5fd8a702 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices