David W. Spencer

David W. Spencer (1837–1920) founded the Spencer's department store chain in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada in 1873.[1] However, before so he travelled many months over sea from Wales to Victoria so participate in the cariboo gold rush. David was one of nine children from a long line of farmers.


References

  1. "Business Laureates of BC". Businesslaureatesbc.org. Retrieved 2013-01-01.
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