William Coffin Coleman
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William Coffin Coleman

American businessman (1870–1957)

William Coffin Coleman (May 21, 1870 – November 2, 1957) was a businessman, the American founder of the Coleman Company, a maker of camping equipment, and a politician. He served as the Mayor of Wichita, Kansas, from 1923 to 1924.2

From Wikipedia’s article on William Coffin Coleman (this version), CC BY-SA 4.0.

Born May 21, 1870, died Nov 2, 1957.1

Companies

Early life and education

  • Date not recordedEmporia State University School of Business and Technology3
  • Date not recordedEmporia State University3
  • Date not recordedParsons Senior High School3

Career

Occupation: politician, inventor, businessperson.5

Personal life

  • BornMay 21, 1870, Chatham6
  • DiedNov 2, 1957, Wichita7
  • CitizenshipUnited States8

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