About Alexander Revell
Lived 1858 – 1931 (aged 73). Alexander Revell was an American businessperson.
Alexander Hamilton Revell Sr. (January 6, 1858 – March 13, 1931) was an American businessman from Chicago who in 1876 founded Alexander H. Revell & Co. and built it into a large furniture retailer. He was also a member of the Chicago Board of Education and a director of the World's Columbian Exposition.
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Who was Alexander Revell?
American businessman (1858-1931)
When was Alexander Revell born?
Alexander Revell was born on 6 January 1858 in Chicago.
When did Alexander Revell die?
Alexander Revell died on 13 March 1931 in Drake Hotel.
What was Alexander Revell's occupation?
Alexander Revell was a businessperson.
What nationality was Alexander Revell?
Alexander Revell was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Alexander Revell. https://biography.guide/alexander-revell/
MLA: "Alexander Revell." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/alexander-revell/.
Chicago: "Alexander Revell." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/alexander-revell/.
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