Marshall Field

Marshall Field
Born(1835-08-18)August 18, 1835
DiedJanuary 16, 1906(1906-01-16) (aged 71)
New York City, U.S.
OccupationFounder of Marshall Field and Company
Spouses
  • Nannie Douglas Scott
    (m. 1863; died 1896)
  • Delia Spencer
    (m. 1904)
Children3, including Ethel
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Marshall Field (August 18, 1834 – January 16, 1906) was an American entrepreneur and the founder of Marshall Field and Company, the Chicago-based department stores. His business was renowned for its then-exceptional level of quality and customer service.

Field is also known for some of his philanthropic donations, providing funding for the Field Museum of Natural History and donating land for the campus of the University of Chicago.