Robert Simpson (merchant)
Robert Simpson | |
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Simpson in 1866, at age 32 | |
| Born | September 17, 1834 Strathspey, Moray, Scotland |
| Died | December 14, 1897 (aged 63) Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Resting place | Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Toronto |
| Education | grammar school |
| Occupation(s) | Draper, dry good store owner, retailer |
| Years active | 1858-1897 |
| Employer(s) | D. Sutherland & Sons, Newmarket |
| Known for | Founder of Robert Simpson Company |
| Spouse | Mary Anne Botsford |
| Children | 1 |
Robert Simpson (September 17, 1834 – December 14, 1897) was the Scottish founder of Simpson's department store chain in Canada.