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Thomas J. Bata

1914-09-17 – 2008-09-01

Portrait of Thomas J. Bata
Tomáš Jan (John) Baťa byl český podnikatel, syn Tomáše Bati, zakladatele světového obuvnického impériaCredit: Jadran Šetlík

Life & Legacy

Tomáš Jan Baťa, (Czech pronunciation: [ˈtomaːʃ jan ˈbaca]; anglicised to Thomas J. Bata; September 17, 1914 – September 1, 2008), also known as Thomas Bata Jr. and Tomáš Baťa ml., was a Czech and Canadian businessman and philanthropist. He ran the Bata Shoe Company from the 1940s until the 80s.

Occupation & Career

businessperson, entrepreneur

Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications

Order of Tomáš Garrigue Masaryk; Companion of the Order of Canada; Grand Officer of the Order of the White Double Cross

Legacy Highlights

Honors & Awards

Companion of the Order of Canada · Grand Officer of the Order of the White Double Cross · Order of Tomáš Garrigue Masaryk

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Sources & Provenance

  1. Wikidata population candidate Q972548 — wikidata View source

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