Robert Simpson (merchant)

Robert Simpson
Simpson in 1866, at age 32
BornSeptember 17, 1834 (1834-09-17)
Strathspey, Moray, Scotland
DiedDecember 14, 1897(1897-12-14) (aged 63)
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Resting placeMount Pleasant Cemetery, Toronto
Educationgrammar school
Occupation(s)Draper, dry good store owner, retailer
Years active1858-1897
Employer(s)D. Sutherland & Sons, Newmarket
Known forFounder of Robert Simpson Company
SpouseMary Anne Botsford
Children1

Robert Simpson (September 17, 1834[1] – December 14, 1897) was the Scottish founder of Simpson's department store chain in Canada.

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