The History of
Marquis Who's Who

A comprehensive look at our establishment as the world’s preeminent publisher of biographical material

Marquis' Milestones

Over the years, the Marquis Who’s Who product suite has grown to include several print titles, as well as online databases, programs, and branding and networking services. Throughout their careers, successful professionals have relied on Marquis Who’s Who to expertly commemorate and showcase vocational milestones and accomplishments. Marquis’ premiere hardcover registry contained the biographies of 8,602 prominent Americans, and the roster has grown substantially since then.

Feel free to take a look at some of Marquis’ proudest accomplishments throughout the years as efforts are being made to develop new and innovative methods of honoring the world’s most consummate professionals.

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  • 1850 - 1899
  • 1900 - 1950
  • 1951 - 1999
  • 2000 - 2050
1951 - 1999

1969 — International Telephone and Telegraph (ITT) Corporation Buys Marquis Who’s Who

Marquis Who’s Who is purchased from publisher Jackson Martindell, marking the first time that Marquis …

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1951 - 1999

1970 — Who’s Who in the World Debuts

As the 1960s end, Marquis editors take stock of their library of publications. To complement …

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1951 - 1999

1977 — Praise from The New York Times

Within an article titled “What’s What in Who’s Who,” The New York Times calls Marquis …

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1951 - 1999

1984 — Marquis Who’s Who Introduces the Achievement Awards

On September 24, in a ceremony in New York City, Marquis president Kenneth Petchenik presents …

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