Thomas Burberry | |
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Born | Brockham Green, Surrey, England | 27 August 1835
Died | 4 April 1926 | (aged 90)
Nationality | English |
Occupation(s) | Outfitter Inventor Entrepreneur |
Known for | Burberry Inventor of gabardine |
Children | 6 |
Thomas Burberry (27 August 1835 – 4 April 1926) was an English gentlemen's outfitter, and the founder of international chain Burberry, one of Britain's largest branded-clothing businesses. He is also known as the inventor of gabardine.