Herbert Molson

Herbert Molson
Herbert Molson
Born	Template:Birth date; Montreal, Canada
Died	March 21, 1938 (aged 62); Montreal, Canada
Occupation(s)	Businessman, politician, philanthropist
Known for	Proprietor of Molson Brewery

Colonel Herbert Molson (May 29, 1875 – March 21, 1938) was a prominent Canadian businessman, politician, and philanthropist. As a former proprietor of Molson Brewery, he played a significant role within the Molson family enterprise.

Life and career

Herbert Molson was born in Montreal to parents John Thomas Molson and Jane Baker Butler. He earned a Bachelor of Applied Science degree from McGill University in 1894 and furthered his education at the United States Brewing Academy located in New York.

Entering the family enterprise in 1897, he assumed ownership of Molson Brewery by 1910. Alongside Frederick William Molson, he established Molson's Brewery Ltd. in 1911, emphasizing the advancement and mechanization of brewery operations to improve production capabilities.

His professional pursuits were temporarily halted due to World War I service, during which he advanced from Captain to Colonel. After being wounded in 1916, he was honored with the Military Cross and subsequently awarded the Order of St. Michael and St. George for his contributions at headquarters. Outside the brewing industry, Herbert held board positions in several leading Canadian firms and generously supported institutions such as McGill University and Montreal General Hospital.

In 1899, he wed Elizabeth "Bessie" Zoe Pentland; together they had four children, including Thomas Henry Pentland Molson and Hartland de Montarville Molson, who upheld the family's business tradition.

Herbert Molson passed away in Montreal on March 21, 1938. His residence in the Golden Square Mile currently functions as the Russian Consulate.

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