Alfred Cowles Sr.
Alfred Cowles | |
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| Born | May 13, 1832 Mantua, Ohio |
| Died | December 20, 1889 (aged 57) Chicago, Illinois |
| Occupation | Businessperson |
| Known for | Chicago Tribune |
| Spouse | Sarah Frances Hutchinson |
| Children | 4, including Alfred Jr. |
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Alfred Cowles Sr. (1832–1889) was an American businessperson and newspaper publisher. During the 1860s to 1880s he was a bookkeeper, treasurer, and business manager of the Chicago Tribune of which he was part owner.