Age, Biography and Wiki
John Cowles Jr. was born on 7 May, 1929 in Des Moines, Iowa, US, is an American editor and publisher. Discover John Cowles Jr.'s Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 83 years old?
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Publisher |
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83 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Taurus |
| Born |
7 May 1929 |
| Birthday |
7 May |
| Birthplace |
Des Moines, Iowa, US |
| Date of death |
2012 |
| Died Place |
Minneapolis, Minnesota, US |
| Nationality |
United States
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John Cowles Jr. Height, Weight & Measurements
At 83 years old, John Cowles Jr. height not available right now. We will update John Cowles Jr.'s Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Who Is John Cowles Jr.'s Wife?
His wife is Sage Cowles
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Sage Cowles |
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4 |
John Cowles Jr. Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is John Cowles Jr. worth at the age of 83 years old? John Cowles Jr.’s income source is mostly from being a successful editor. He is from United States. We have estimated John Cowles Jr.'s net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
| Source of Income |
editor |
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Timeline
John Cowles Jr. (May 27, 1929 – March 17, 2012) was an American editor and publisher, son of John Cowles Sr. (1898–1983).
In 1960, he helped Minneapolis raise US$2.4 million to build the first Guthrie Theater and later helped the city build the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome.
After serving as vice president and associate editor of the Minneapolis Tribune and the Minneapolis Star-Journal, in August 1960 Cowles Jr. assumed editorship of both papers.
In 1965, Cowles acquired half-interest in Harper's magazine which during his fifteen-year tenure lost readers and nearly US$2 million.
He became president in 1968 and editorial chairman the following year.
Cowles had a progressive political viewpoint, publishing editorials supporting the civil rights movement and liberal causes.
In 1982 the afternoon Star was discontinued due to low circulation, and the staffs of the Star and Tribune were transferred to the merged Minneapolis Star and Tribune.
Cowles Jr., fired publisher Donald R. Dwight.
His handling of Dwight's termination led to his removal as editor in 1983, although his family retained a controlling financial interest in the newspaper.
Cowles sat on the boards of directors of the Associated Press and Columbia University's Pulitzer Prizes and had been CEO of Cowles Media Company, founded by his grandfather and until 1998 the parent of the Star Tribune.
Cowles then supported the Guthrie's demolition in 2006 for the expansion of the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden next door to the Walker Art Center.
In a 2006 essay written at the University of Minnesota Hubert H. Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs, Cowles wrote, "The nonprofit sector must reform itself, most notably by initiating some minimum federal standards of behavior and by limiting the lifespan of private foundations to 25 or 30 years so that emphasis is on accomplishment, not process and perpetuation."
He donated startup funds for MinnPost.com which was founded in 2007.
Cowles died at home of lung cancer on March 17, 2012.
