Charles Henry Harrod (16 April 1799, (Lexden), Colchester – 31 March 1885 Chiswick Urban District) was a wealthy business tycoon, involved in the retail trade. He is best known as the founder of the highly successful and world renowned Harrods Department Store in London, which is well known today for its food halls, specialism in luxury foreign foods and its fashion and beauty departments. Harrods also retails its own exclusive brand.
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1799
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1885 (aged 85)
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