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James Cash Penney
1875Sep, 16

James Cash Penney

James Cash Penney, American businessman and philanthropist, founded J. C. Penney (d. 1971)
James Cash Penney Jr. (September 16, 1875 – February 12, 1971) was an American businessman and entrepreneur who founded the JCPenney stores in 1902.

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