Sir Henry Wellcome was a British pharmaceutical entrepreneur and philanthropist, born in 1853. He co-founded the Wellcome Foundation in 1880, which became a major player in the global pharmaceutical industry. Wellcome was known for his innovative approaches to medicine and his commitment to research and development. In addition to his business success, Wellcome was a dedicated collector of medical artifacts and manuscripts. His extensive collection eventually formed the basis of the Wellcome Collection, a museum and library in London that showcases the history of medicine and promotes public engagement with health and science.