Edward Filene

Edward Filene
Edward Filene in 1924
Born(1860-09-03)September 3, 1860
DiedSeptember 26, 1937(1937-09-26) (aged 77)
Occupation(s)Businessman; philanthropist
Parent(s)William Filene, Clara Ballin
FamilyAbraham Lincoln Filene (brother)

Edward Albert Filene (September 3, 1860 – September 26, 1937) was an American businessman and philanthropist. He is best known for building the Filene's department store chain and for his decisive role in pioneering credit unions across the United States.