John barker biography
John barker biography...
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Sir John Barker, 1st Baronet
British politician
For other people named John Barker, see John Barker (disambiguation).
Sir John Barker, 1st Baronet | |
|---|---|
| Born | 6 April 1840 Loose, Kent, U.K. |
| Died | 16 December 1914(1914-12-16) (aged 74) |
| Occupation(s) | Businessman, politician |
| Parent | Joseph Barker |
Sir John Barker, 1st Baronet (6 April 1840 – 16 December 1914) was a British entrepreneur of the late 19th and early 20th century.
He was the founder of the Barkersdepartment store in Kensington, London, United Kingdom.
Early life
John Barker was born on 6 April 1840 in Loose, Kent, England.[1] He grew up in Maidstone, where his father, Joseph Barker, was a brewer.[1][2] He was apprenticed as a draper in Maidstone for three years.[2]
Career
Barker began his career by working as a draper in Folkestone and Dover.[1] In 1858, he worked for Spencer, Turner & Boldero in Marylebone, London.&