James Walter Thompson

James Walter Thompson (October 28, 1847 – October 16, 1928) was the founder of the J. Walter Thompson advertising agency and a pioneer of many advertising techniques.

James Walter Thompson
Thompson in 1910
Born28 Oct 1847
Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States
DiedOctober 16, 1928(1928-10-16) (aged 80)
New York, New York, United States
Resting placeWoodlawn Cemetery. Bronx, New York, United States
40.892162°N 73.872292°W / 40.892162; -73.872292
NationalityAmerican
Other namesJ. Walter Thompson
OccupationAdvertiser
Known forOwning and operating the J. Walter Thompson advertising agency
Military career
Allegiance
  • Union
  • United States
Service/branch
  • Navy (1864–1866)
  • Marines (1867–1868)
Years of service3
RankLandsman, Seaman
Signature
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