John Wanamaker
US Postmaster General and merchant (1838–1922) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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John Wanamaker (July 11, 1838 – December 12, 1922) was an American merchant and religious, civic and political figure, considered by some to be a proponent of advertising and a "pioneer in marketing".[1] He was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and served as U.S. Postmaster General during the term of U.S. President Benjamin Harrison from 1889 to 1893.
John Wanamaker | |
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![]() Wanamaker in 1915 | |
35th United States Postmaster General | |
In office March 5, 1889 – March 4, 1893 | |
President | Benjamin Harrison |
Preceded by | Donald M. Dickinson |
Succeeded by | Wilson S. Bissell |
Personal details | |
Born | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | July 11, 1838
Died | December 12, 1922 84) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | (aged
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Mary Erringer Brown |
Children | 6, including Rodman and Minnie |
Signature | ![]() |
