August Anheuser Busch Sr. | |
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 August A. Busch in 1925 | |
| Born | December 29, 1865 St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. |
| Died | February 10, 1934 (aged 68) St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. |
| Occupation | Brewing |
| Spouse | Alice Edna Zisemann |
| Children | 5, including Adolphus Busch III and August A. "Gussie" Busch Jr. |
| Parent(s) | Lily (Anheuser) and Adolphus Busch |
August Anheuser Busch Sr. (December 29, 1865 – February 10, 1934) was an American brewing magnate who served as the President and CEO of Anheuser-Busch, based in St. Louis, Missouri, from 1913 to 1934. It became the world's largest brewery in 1957 under direction of his son August A. "Gussie" Busch Jr.[1]
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