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Couzens, James

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Couzens, James (1872–1936)

Canadian-born US industrialist, Republican senator, and philanthropist. One of the original investors in the Ford Motor Company, he was general manager, and a major factor in the company's early success. He was Detroit's mayor from 1918 to 1922. In the US Senate 1922–36, he advocated graduated income taxes and public ownership of utilities.

He was born in Chatham, Ontario, Canada, moving to Detroit in 1890. A wealthy man, his philanthropies included hospitals and other medical organizations.



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