William Mendel
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William Mendel (1854–1917) was a British financier who with his partners arranged funding for several businesses in Britain during the late 19th and early 20th century. These included Harrods, Dickins & Jones, and D H Evans. Some of their money making activities were controversial and evidence was given in court that they paid inducements to newspapers for favourable reviews.
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William Mendel | |
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Born | (1854-06-19)19 June 1854 |
Died | 3 January 1917(1917-01-03) (aged 62) Hans Mansions, London, United Kingdom |
Occupation(s) | Financier, investor |
Known for | Financing Harrods in 1889 |
Spouse |
Edith Wynne Jones (m. 1894) |
Children | 3 |
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