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Marshall Field
1834Aug, 18

Marshall Field

Marshall Field, American businessman, founded Marshall Field's (d. 1906)
Marshall Field (August 18, 1834 – January 16, 1906) was an American entrepreneur and the founder of Marshall Field and Company, the Chicago-based department stores. His business was renowned for its then-exceptional level of quality and customer service.

Field is also known for some of his philanthropic donations, providing funding for the Field Museum of Natural History and donating land for the campus of the University of Chicago.

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Events on 1834

  • 29Apr

    Second voyage of HMS Beagle

    Charles Darwin during the second survey voyage of HMS Beagle, ascended the Bell mountain, Cerro La Campana on 17 August 1834, his visit being commemorated by a memorial plaque.[1]
  • 1Aug

    Slavery Abolition Act 1833

    Slavery is abolished in the British Empire as the Slavery Abolition Act 1833 comes into force.
  • 16Oct

    Burning of Parliament

    Much of the ancient structure of the Palace of Westminster in London burns to the ground.
  • 1Dec

    Slavery Abolition Act 1833

    Slavery is abolished in the Cape Colony in accordance with the Slavery Abolition Act 1833.