James Walter Thompson
| James Walter Thompson | |
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| Born | 28 Oct 1847 Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States | 
| Died | October 16, 1928 (aged 80) New York, New York, United States | 
| Resting place | Woodlawn Cemetery. Bronx, New York, United States 40°53′32″N 73°52′20″W / 40.892162°N 73.872292°W | 
| Nationality | American | 
| Other names | J. Walter Thompson | 
| Occupation | Advertiser | 
| Known for | Owning and operating the J. Walter Thompson advertising agency | 
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| Years of service | 3 | 
| Rank | Landsman, Seaman | 
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James Walter Thompson (October 28, 1847 – October 16, 1928) was the founder of the J. Walter Thompson advertising agency and a pioneer of many advertising techniques.