Marshall Field
American businessman (1834–1906) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For other uses, see Marshall Field (disambiguation).
Marshall Field (August 18, 1834 – January 16, 1906) was an American entrepreneur and the founder of Marshall Field and Company, the Chicago-based department stores. His business was renowned for its then-exceptional level of quality and customer service.
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Born | (1834-08-18)August 18, 1834 Conway, Massachusetts, U.S. |
Died | January 16, 1906(1906-01-16) (aged 71) New York City, U.S. |
Occupation | Founder of Marshall Field and Company |
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Children | 3, including Ethel |
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Field is also known for some of his philanthropic donations, providing funding for the Field Museum of Natural History and donating land for the campus of the University of Chicago.