About John McKenzie
Lived 1876 – 1955 (aged 79). John McKenzie was a New Zealand businessperson.
Sir John Robert Hugh McKenzie (5 August 1876 – 26 August 1955) was a New Zealand businessman and philanthropist who founded the McKenzies chain of retail stores.
McKenzie was born in Yarrawalla, Victoria, Australia, on 5 August 1876.
In the 1950 New Year Honours, he was appointed a Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire for public and philanthropic services. In 1953, he was awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Coronation Medal.
In 1996, McKenzie was posthumously inducted into the New Zealand Business Hall of Fame.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John McKenzie?
New Zealand businessman and philanthropist
When was John McKenzie born?
John McKenzie was born on 5 August 1876 in Yarrawalla.
When did John McKenzie die?
John McKenzie died on 26 August 1955 in London.
What was John McKenzie's occupation?
John McKenzie was a businessperson.
What nationality was John McKenzie?
John McKenzie was New Zealand.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John McKenzie (philanthropist)
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