John Wanamaker
Politician, Organization founder
1838 – 1922
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Who was John Wanamaker?
John Wanamaker was a United States merchant, religious leader, civic and political figure, considered by some to be the father of modern advertising and a "pioneer in marketing." Wanamaker was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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- Born
- Jul 11, 1838
Philadelphia - Siblings
- Spouses
- Mary Erringer
(1860/09/27 - 1920/08/20)
- Mary Erringer
- Children
- Nationality
- United States of America
- Profession
- Lived in
- Philadelphia
- Died
- Dec 12, 1922
Philadelphia
Submitted
on July 23, 2013
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