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William Lewis Douglas

US businessman and politician, Massachusetts (1845-1924) · United States · On the map · Politicians · Died at 79

William Lewis Douglas was an American businessman and politician from Massachusetts. He served as the 42nd governor of Massachusetts from 1905 until 1906.

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He also founded and oversaw the growth of the W. L. Douglas Shoe Company, a highly successful Brockton, Massachusetts, business that became one of the world's largest shoe manufacturers. He also opened the first nationwide chain of shoe stores devoted to selling the company's products.

Country
United States
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1845 to 1924 · aged 79