Edward Albert Filene Quotes
When a man’s education is finished, he is finished.
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| Birth: | 3rd September, 1860 |
| Death: | 26th September, 1937 |
| Nationality: | American |
| Profession: | Businessman, Philanthropist |
Edward Albert Filene was born in Salem, Massachusetts. He was an American businessman and philanthropist. He is best known for building the Filene's department store chain and for his decisive role in pioneering credit unions across the United States. He wrote numerous speeches, pamphlets and several books. Filene’s lifestyle and motivation for his philanthropic work was described by Bergengren, who knew him for much of his adult life. He "played a pivotal role in passing America’s first Workmen’s Compensation Law in 1911" and was a founder of the Boston, American and international chambers of commerce.
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