About Alfred Cowles, Jr.
Lived 1865 – 1939 (aged 74). Alfred Cowles, Jr. was an American lawyer.
Alfred Cowles Jr. (January 5, 1865 – January 15, 1939) was a director of the Chicago Tribune company for 48 years.
Early life and education Born in Chicago, he was the eldest son of Alfred Cowles Sr. and Sarah Frances Cowles (née Hutchinson). His father served as bookkeeper, then secretary-treasurer of the Chicago Tribune, and worked closely with owner Joseph Medill.
Alfred Junior graduated from Yale University in 1886.
He engaged in post-graduate work, at Yale Law School from 1887 to 1888, and Northwestern University from 1888 to 1889. Over the years, Cowles continued to be involved with the Yale crew, serving as chief advisor to head coach Edson F. Gallaudet in 1899.
Career Following admission to the bar in 1889, Cowles practiced law in Chicago for only a few years. Alfred Jr. played golf and enjoyed shooting.
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Who was Alfred Cowles, Jr.?
American lawyer (1865-1939)
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Alfred Cowles, Jr. was born on 5 January 1865 in Chicago.
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Alfred Cowles, Jr. died on 15 January 1939.
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Alfred Cowles, Jr. was a lawyer.
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Alfred Cowles, Jr. was American.
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