About Joseph Hepworth
Lived 1834 – 1911 (aged 76–77). Joseph Hepworth was a British businessperson, entrepreneur and merchant.
Joseph Hepworth (1834–1911) was the clothing manufacturer who founded Joseph Hepworth & Son, a company which grew to become the United Kingdom's largest clothing manufacturer and which is now known as Next plc.
Career Born at Lindley in Huddersfield, Joseph Hepworth left school at ten to join George Walker's Mill in Leeds in 1844.
In 1864 Joseph Hepworth went into business with his brother-in-law James Rhodes as a tailor in Leeds. and within 6 years of his death Joseph Hepworth & Son was the largest clothing manufacturer in the United Kingdom.
Family Hepworth married Sarah Hepworth, née Rhodes on 8 December 1855 they went on to have three sons and four daughters.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Joseph Hepworth?
English businessman
When was Joseph Hepworth born?
Joseph Hepworth was born in 1834 in Huddersfield.
When did Joseph Hepworth die?
Joseph Hepworth died in 1911 in Harrogate.
What was Joseph Hepworth's occupation?
Joseph Hepworth was a businessperson, entrepreneur and merchant.
What nationality was Joseph Hepworth?
Joseph Hepworth was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Joseph Hepworth (tailor)
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