William Debenham
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For other people named William Debenham, see William Debenham (disambiguation).
William Debenham (/ˈdɛbənəm/; 18 April 1794 – 24 September 1863) was the founder of Debenhams, once one of the largest retailers in the United Kingdom.
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William Debenham | |
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Born | (1794-04-18)18 April 1794 Alpheton, Suffolk, England |
Died | 24 September 1863(1863-09-24) (aged 69) Kensal Rise, London, England |
Nationality | British |
Citizenship | British |
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Years active | 1813–1863 |
Employer | Debenhams Ltd |
Organization | Debenhams |
Known for | Founder of Debenhams plc |
Title | Chair of Debenhams |
Term | 1813–1863 |
Successor | William Debenham Jnr |
Spouse |
Caroline Freebody (m. 1820) |
Children |
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Relatives | Ernest Debenham Sir Piers Debenham Alison Debenham |
Website | debenhams |
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