David W. Spencer
David W. Spencer | |
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| Born | August 9, 1837 St Athan, Wales |
| Died | March 2, 1920 Victoria, British Columbia, Canada |
| Known for | Spencer's (department store) |
| Spouse |
Emma Lazenby (m. 1867) |
David W. Spencer (1837–1920) founded the Spencer's department store chain in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada in 1873.
After attending grammar school, Spencer completed a five-year apprenticeship at a dry goods company in Cowbridge, Wales.
Spencer died on March 2, 1920, in Victoria, British Columbia after having suffered from illness for several years.