About John Wanamaker

John Wanamaker was an American merchant and religious, civic and political figure, considered by some to be a proponent of advertising and a "pioneer in marketing". He served as United States Postmaster General in the Benjamin Harrison administration from 1889 to 1893.

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John Wanamaker

US Postmaster general, retailer, and art collector (1838-1922)

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About John Wanamaker

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Occupation: merchant, politician, art collector, entrepreneur

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Position held

United States Postmaster General

Citizenship

United States

Born

July 11, 1838

Died

December 12, 1922

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