William Morrison (businessman)

William Morrison
Born	William Murdoch Morrison 1875
Died	1956 (aged 80–81)
Known for	founder of Morrisons
Spouse(s)	Hilda Morrison
Children	Ken Morrison and 5 daughters

William Murdoch Morrison (1875–1956) was the founder of the business which would, after his death, become the Morrisons supermarket chain.

Brought up in Bradford, West Yorkshire, William Morrison started selling eggs and butter on a wholesale basis in 1899. Shortly afterwards he opened a stall in Bradford and then others in nearby towns. He opened his first proper stores in the 1920s - but still only in the Bradford area.

His son Ken Morrison took over as Chairman in 1956 following William's death.

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