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William Morrison (businessman)

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William Morrison
Born
William Murdoch Morrison

1875 (1875)
DiedAugust 3, 1956(1956-08-03) (aged 80–81)
Bradford, West Yorkshire
Known forFounding Morrisons
SpouseHilda Morrison
Children6, including Ken Morrison

William Murdoch Morrison (1875 – 3 August 1956) was the English founder of the business which would, after his death, become the Morrisons supermarket chain.

Career

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Brought up in Bradford, West Yorkshire, William Morrison started selling eggs and butter on a wholesale basis in 1899.[1] Shortly afterwards he opened a stall in Bradford and then others in nearby towns.[1] He opened his first proper stores in the 1920s - but still only in the Bradford area. This then became Morrisons.[1]

His son Ken Morrison took over as chairman in 1956 following William's death.[1]

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