Henry Sands Brooks
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Henry Sands Brooks (September 8, 1772 – December 21, 1833) was an American clothier and businessman. He founded Brooks Brothers, the oldest clothier in the United States.
Henry Sands Brooks | |
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Born | September 8, 1772 |
Died | December 21, 1833 61) | (aged
Resting place | Sands Point Cemetery |
Nationality | American |
Occupation | Clothier |
Spouse | Lavinia Brooks |
Children | 5 |
Henry Sands Brooks was born on September 8, 1772.[1] His father was a medical doctor from Connecticut.[1] He had a brother, John.[1]
He moved to New York City and worked as a grocer.[1]
In 1818, at the age of forty-five, he purchased a building on the corner of Cherry Street and Catherine Street in Manhattan and founded Brooks Brothers.[1][2][3][4][5][6]
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