Gardner Cowles Sr.
Gardner Cowles Sr. | |
|---|---|
| Born | February 28, 1861 Oskaloosa, Iowa, U.S. |
| Died | February 28, 1946 (aged 85) Des Moines, Iowa, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | Penn College Grinnell College Wesleyan College |
| Occupation(s) | banker, publisher, and politician |
| Known for | The Des Moines Register owner |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse |
Florence Call
(m. 1883) |
| Children | Russell Cowles (1887–1979), John Cowles Sr. (1898–1983), Gardner "Mike" Cowles Jr. (1903–1982), Bertha, Florence, Helen |
| Parent(s) | William Fletcher Cowles and Maria Elizabeth LaMonte |
Gardner Cowles Sr. (1861–1946) was an American banker, publisher, and politician. He was the owner of The Des Moines Register and the Des Moines Tribune.