Adolphus Busch

Adolphus Busch (10 July 1839 – 10 October 1913) 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.

For other people named Adolphus Busch, see Adolphus Busch (disambiguation).

Adolphus Busch
Born(1839-07-10)10 July 1839
Kastel, Grand Duchy of Hesse, German Confederation
(present-day Hesse, Germany)
Died10 October 1913(1913-10-10) (aged 74)
Lindschied, Hesse-Nassau, Kingdom of Prussia, German Empire
(present-day Hesse, Germany)
Resting placeBellefontaine Cemetery
Occupation(s)Brewing executive and founder
Spouse
Lilly Eberhard Anheuser
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(m. 1861)​
(1844 - 1928)
Children12, incl. August A. Busch
Military Service
AllegianceUnited States
Service/branchUnion Army
Years of serviceMay - August 1861
RankCorporal
Unit3rd Missouri Infantry, US Reserve Corps
Battles/warsAmerican Civil War
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