William Debenham was the founder of Debenhams, which was once one of the largest retailers in the United Kingdom. He lived from 18 April 1794 to 24 September 1863.

William Debenham was the founder of Debenhams, which was once one of the largest retailers in the United Kingdom. He lived from 18 April 1794 to 24 September 1863. William Debenham, born in Alpheton, Suffolk, joined Thomas Clark in a partnership to manage a draper's store at 44 Wigmore Street in London in 1794.
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