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Who founded Harvey Nichols?
Harvey Nichols was founded in 1831 by Benjamin Harvey, a silk merchant, who opened a linen shop on the corner of Knightsbridge and Sloane Street in London. His niece, Mary Harvey, later partnered with James Nichols, and the store became Harvey Nichols & Co. in 1845. Sir Dickson Poon bought the department store in 1991.
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