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William T. Dillard
American businessman
William T. Dillard | |
|---|---|
| Born | William Thomas Dillard (1914-09-02)September 2, 1914 Mineral Springs, Arkansas, US |
| Died | February 8, 2002(2002-02-08) (aged 87) Little Rock, Arkansas, US |
| Resting place | Roselawn Memorial Park, Little Rock, Arkansas |
| Education | University of Arkansas; Columbia University |
| Occupation(s) | President, Chairman & CEO at Dillard's (1938–1998) |
| Known for | Founder of Dillard's |
| Successor | William T.
Dillard II |
| Spouse | Alexa Latimer (m. June 9, 1940) |
| Children | 5 |
| Website | dillards.com |
William Thomas Dillard (September 2, 1914 – February 8, 2002) was an American businessman.
He was the founder of the Dillard's Department Stores chain.
Early life
Dillard was born on September 2, 1914, to Thomas J. Dillard and Hattie Mae Gibson Dillard, both grocers.[1] At 12 years old, Dillard began working for his father who owned a local general store.[2]