James Edgar date of birth:
1843
How old was James Edgar when died?
66
Where was James Edgar born?
Edinburgh, Scotland
When did James Edgar die?
1909
What is James Edgar nationality?
Scottish
What is James Edgar's occupation?
Store owner
James Edgar claim to fame:
The first department store Santa
Short Biography
James Edgar (1843 – 1909) was a businessman who has been credited with being the one who first came up with the idea of dressing up as Santa Claus for Christmas. He started the tradition in 1890 in his Brockton, Massachusetts, department store.