John Lewis (department store founder)
John Lewis | |
|---|---|
Lewis, 1920–28 | |
| Born | 24 February 1836 Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England |
| Died | 8 June 1928 (aged 92) |
| Known for | Founder, John Lewis & Co. |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Spouse |
Eliza Baker (m. 1884) |
| Children | |
John Lewis (24 February 1836 – 8 June 1928) was an English businessman and county councillor, known for being the founder of the John Lewis department store on Oxford Street, London and the national John Lewis & Partners chain of department stores.