Adolf Kraus
| Adolf Kraus | |
|---|---|
| Lawyer and President of the Chicago Board of Education | |
| In office 1885 – 1886 | |
| Preceded by | James Rood Doolittle | 
| Succeeded by | Allan C. Story | 
| In office 1883 – 1884 | |
| Preceded by | Norman Bridge | 
| Succeeded by | James Rood Doolittle | 
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 26, 1850 Blovice, Bohemia | 
| Died | October 22, 1928 (aged 78) Chicago, Illinois, United States | 
| Nationality | Austria-Hungary (birth) American (naturalized citizen) | 
| Occupation | Lawyer | 
| Known for | co-founder of the law firm Mayer Brown | 
Adolf Kraus (February 26, 1850 – October 22, 1928) was an American lawyer, political figure, and Jewish leader.