Leo B. Bozell

Leo Brent Bozell (October 13, 1886 – March 24, 1946) was an American advertising executive who co-founded the agency Bozell.

Life and career

Bozell was born in Mitchell, Kansas, the son of Clarinda J. (Wallis) and Oscar Bozell.[1] He graduated from the University of Kansas in 1910, then worked in the news department of the Wichita Eagle. He co-founded Bozell & Jacobs with Morris E. Jacobs in 1921. He died of heart problems at his home in Omaha, Nebraska.[2]

His son L. Brent Bozell, Jr. was an American conservative activist and Catholic writer. His daughter-in-law was author Patricia Buckley Bozell. His grandson is conservative author and activist L. Brent Bozell III.

References

  1. ↑ "Who's who in Finance and Industry". google.ca.
  2. ↑ Staff report (March 25, 1946). Leo B. Bozell; President of Bozell & Jacobs Advertising Firm Dies in Omaha. New York Times

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