Timothy Eaton | |
---|---|
Born | March 1834 Ballymena, County Antrim, Ireland |
Died | 31 January 1907 Toronto, Ontario, Canada | (aged 72)
Resting place | Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Toronto |
Known for | Founder of Eaton's |
Spouse | Margaret Wilson Beattie |
Children | 8 |
Relatives | Eaton family |
Signature | |
Timothy Eaton (March 1834 – 31 January 1907) was an Irish businessman who founded the Eaton's department store, one of the most important retail businesses in Canada's history.[1]