John Lewis (department store founder)
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John Lewis (24 February 1836 – 8 June 1928) was an English businessman and town councillor, known for being the founder of the John Lewis department store on Oxford Street, London[1] and the national John Lewis department store chain.
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John Lewis | |
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Born | (1836-02-24)24 February 1836 Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England |
Died | 8 June 1928(1928-06-08) (aged 92) |
Known for | Founder, John Lewis & Co. |
Political party | Liberal |
Spouse |
Eliza Baker (m. 1884) |
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