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Richard Warren Sears
1914Sep, 28

Richard Warren Sears

Richard Warren Sears, American businessman, co-founded Sears (b. 1863)
Richard Warren Sears (December 7, 1863 – September 28, 1914) was an American manager, businessman and the founder of Sears, Roebuck and Company with his partner Alvah Curtis Roebuck.

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