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Coors, Adolph

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Coors, Adolph (1847-1929)

Prussian-born US brewer who emigrated to the USA in 1868. He founded Adolph Coors Brewing Company in Golden, Colorado in 1873. It later developed from a regional brand into one of the most successful American breweries.

He was born in Barmen, Prussia, Germany. He was president of the company after its incorporation in 1914. He steered the company successfully through most of the Prohibition period. He left the firm to his sons.



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