Great American Business Leaders of the 20th Century
George S. Parker
Parker Brothers
1901–1933
1901–1933
Parker Brothers
1901–1933
1901–1933
- Industry: Fabricated Goods
- Era: 1900
Designing and selling "parlor" or board games since he was seventeen, Parker, along with his brother, founded Parker Brothers, maker of the world's most popular games, including Monopoly. Parker was known for his creativity in designing original games, as well as improving upon existing products, helping to propel his company into Trans-Atlantic success.
Personal
- Born-Died: 1866–1952
- Birthplace: Massachusetts
- Race: White
- Gender: Male
- Father: Deceased / Absent