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John Wanamaker
US Postmaster General and merchant (1838–1922) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
John Wanamaker (July 11, 1838 – December 12, 1922) was an American merchant and religious, civic and political figure, considered by some to be a proponent of advertising and a "pioneer in marketing".[1] He served as United States Postmaster General in the Benjamin Harrison administration from 1889 to 1893.
For his department store, see Wanamaker's.
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Quick Facts 35th United States Postmaster General, President ...
John Wanamaker | |
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![]() Wanamaker in July 1915 | |
35th United States Postmaster General | |
In office March 5, 1889 – March 4, 1893 | |
President | Benjamin Harrison |
Preceded by | Donald M. Dickinson |
Succeeded by | Wilson S. Bissell |
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Born | (1838-07-11)July 11, 1838 Grays Ferry, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Died | December 12, 1922(1922-12-12) (aged 84) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Resting place | Church of St. James the Less in Philadelphia |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Mary Erringer Brown |
Children | 6, including Rodman and Minnie |
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