William Morrison
English businessman (1878–1956)
William Murdoch Morrison (19 July 1878 – 3 August 1956) was the English founder of the business which would, after his death, become the Morrisons supermarket chain.2
From Wikipedia’s article on William Morrison (this version), CC BY-SA 4.0.
Born 1875, died 1956.1
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Career
Occupation: businessperson, entrepreneur, grocer.4
Brought up in Bradford, West Yorkshire, William Morrison started selling eggs and butter on a wholesale basis in 1899. Shortly afterwards he opened a stall in Bradford and then others in nearby towns. He opened his first proper stores in the 1920s - but still only in the Bradford area. This then became Morrisons.
His son Ken Morrison took over as chairman in 1956 following William's death.
From Wikipedia’s article on William Morrison (this version), CC BY-SA 4.0.
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- 1WikidataWilliam Morrison on Wikidata
- 2WikipediaWilliam Morrison on Wikipedia
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- 7WikidataMorrisons, Founder