William Debenham | |
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| Born | 18 April 1794 Alpheton, Suffolk, England |
| Died | 24 September 1863 (aged 69) Kensal Rise, London, England |
| Nationality | British |
| Citizenship | British |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 1813–1863 |
| Employer | Debenhams Ltd |
| Organization | Debenhams |
| Known for | Founder of Debenhams plc |
| Title | Chair of Debenhams |
| Term | 1813–1863 |
| Successor | William Debenham Jnr |
| Spouse |
Caroline Freebody (m. 1820) |
| Children |
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| Relatives | Ernest Debenham Sir Piers Debenham Alison Debenham |
| Website | debenhams |
William Debenham (/ˈdɛbənəm/; 18 April 1794 – 24 September 1863) was the founder of Debenhams, once one of the largest retailers in the United Kingdom.