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Founder Profile

Thomas Spencer

Last reviewed: January 1970 · By Swet Parvadiya

Who is Thomas Spencer?

Thomas Spencer is a founder of Marks and Spencer, which was founded in 1884 with Michael Marks.

Company founded
Marks and Spencer
Founded
1884
Co-founders
Michael Marks

Founding Story

Thomas Spencer (1851-1905) was an English bookkeeper and cashier from Yorkshire who partnered with Michael Marks in 1894, contributing vital capital and administrative expertise to build the Marks and Spencer partnership.

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