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Harry Gordon Selfridge
Harry Gordon Selfridge, Sr. (11 January 1858 – 8 May 1947)[1] was an American-Britishbusinessowner. He founded the London-based department storeSelfridges.
Harry gordon selfridge biography
He was one of the most respected and wealthyretail businessmen in the United Kingdom.
Early life
[change | change source]Selfridge was born in Ripon, Wisconsin.[2] Selfridge was raised in Jackson, Michigan.
Selfridge's parents were Robert Oliver Selfridge and his wife Lois. They had three sons.[3] His father fought in the American Civil War. He was a major in the Union Army.[3] After he was discharged, he did not come back to the family.[3]
Both of Selfridge's brothers died young.
His mother taught school. From the age of 10, Harry began working. He sold newspapers to help his mother.
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Later he stocked shelves at a dry goods store.
Career
[change | change source]When he was 21, Selfridge went to Chicago. He worked for Field, Leiter and Compa