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Adolphus Busch I

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American businessman (1839-1913)

United StatesFoundersLived 1839 to 1913 · aged 74
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Adolphus Busch was the German-born co-founder of Anheuser-Busch with his father-in-law, Eberhard Anheuser. He introduced numerous innovations, building the success of the company in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He became a philanthropist, using some of his wealth for education and humanitarian needs.

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The Adolphus Hotel in Dallas, TexasThe Adolphus Hotel in Dallas, TexasBusch's wife, the former Lilly AnheuserBusch's wife, the former Lilly AnheuserThe Busch Mausoleum at Bellefontaine Cemetery, designed by Barnett, Haynes & BarnettThe Busch Mausoleum at Bellefontaine Cemetery, designed by Barnett, Haynes & Barnett

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2007Labor Hall of Honor

Connected to Adolphus 6

Arthur GoldbergAlso won Labor Hall of HonorGeorge MeanyAlso won Labor Hall of HonorJ. Willard MarriottAlso won Labor Hall of HonorRobert Ferdinand WagnerAlso won Labor Hall of HonorFrank KamenyAlso won Labor Hall of HonorJohn R. CommonsAlso won Labor Hall of Honor

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Adolphus Busch was the German-born co-founder of Anheuser-Busch with his father-in-law, Eberhard Anheuser. He introduced numerous innovations, building the success of the company in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He became a philanthropist, using some of his wealth for education and humanitarian needs. His great-great-grandson, August Busch IV, is a former CEO of Anheuser-Busch.

Country
United States
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Founders
Type
Founder
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1839 to 1913 · aged 74
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