Henry Sands Brooks
| Henry Sands Brooks | |
|---|---|
| Born | September 8, 1772 |
| Died | December 21, 1833 (aged 61) |
| Resting place | Sands Point Cemetery |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Clothier |
| Spouse(s) | Lavinia Brooks |
| Children | 5 |
Henry Sands Brooks (September 8, 1772 – December 21, 1833) was an American clothier and businessman. He founded Brooks Brothers, the oldest clothier in the United States.
Henry Sands Brooks was born on September 8, 1772. His father was a doctor from Connecticut. He had a brother, John.
He moved to New York City and worked as a grocer.
In 1818, at the age of forty-five, he purchased a building on the corner of Cherry Street and Catherine Street in Manhattan and founded Brooks Brothers.
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