Adolphus Busch
Adolphus Busch | |
|---|---|
| Born | 10 July 1839 |
| Died | 10 October 1913 (aged 74) |
| Resting place | Bellefontaine Cemetery |
| Occupation(s) | Brewing executive and founder |
| Spouse |
Lilly Eberhard Anheuser
(m. 1861) |
| Children | 12, incl. August A. Busch |
| Military Service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | Union Army |
| Years of service | May - August 1861 |
| Rank | Corporal |
| Unit | 3rd Missouri Infantry, US Reserve Corps |
| Battles / wars | American Civil War |
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.