Busch (surname)

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Busch is a German surname, a cognate of Bush. Notable people with the surname include:

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<span class="mw-page-title-main">Anheuser-Busch</span> American brewing company

Anheuser-Busch Companies, LLC, is an American brewing company headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri. Since 2008, it has been wholly owned by Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV, now the world's largest brewing company, which owns multiple global brands, notably Budweiser, Michelob, Stella Artois, and Beck's.

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Adolf is a given name with German origins.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Adolphus Busch</span> German-born co-founder of Anheuser-Busch (1839–1913)

Adolphus Busch was the German-born co-founder of Anheuser-Busch with his father-in-law, Eberhard Anheuser. He introduced numerous innovations, building the success of the company in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He became a philanthropist, using some of his wealth for education and humanitarian needs. His great-great-grandson, August Busch IV, is a former CEO of Anheuser-Busch.

Bauer is a German surname meaning "peasant" or "farmer".

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Gussie Busch</span> American businessman (1899–1989)

August Anheuser "Gussie" Busch Jr. was an American brewing magnate who built the Anheuser-Busch Companies into the largest brewery in the world by 1957; he acted as company chairman from 1946 to 1975.

Simon is a surname. Notable people with the surname include the following.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">August Anheuser Busch Sr.</span> American brewing magnate (1865–1934)

August Anheuser Busch Sr. 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.

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Adolphus Busch III was an American brewing magnate based in St. Louis, Missouri, who was the president and CEO of Anheuser-Busch from 1934 to 1946 during World War II.

August Busch may refer to:

Kurt is a male given name of Germanic or Turkish origin. Kurt or Curt originated as short forms of the Germanic Conrad, depending on geographical usage, with meanings including counselor or advisor.

Leon is a first name of Greek origin-the Greek λέων, meaning "lion", has spawned the Latin "Leo", French "Lyon", Irish "Leon", and Spanish "León". Perhaps the oldest attested historical figure to bear this name was Leon of Sparta, a 6th-century BCE king of Sparta, while in Greek mythology Leon was a Giant killed by Heracles. During the Christian era Leon was merged with the Latin cognate Leo, with the result that the two forms are used interchangeably. A similar Greek name to Leon is Leonidas, meaning "son of a lion", with Leonidas I, king of Sparta, being perhaps the most famous bearer of that name.

Marshall is an occupation name whose origin is from the Frankish mare ("horse") + skalkoz ("servant"). It is most commonly found as a surname, but may also be used as a given name. It is also an old Scottish surname meaning 'Love of Horses'. It is also an anglicization of the German and Ashkenazic Jewish surname 'Marschall' meaning 'keeper of horses' in German.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Anheuser-Busch Brewery</span> United States historic place

Anheuser-Busch Brewery is a brewery complex in St. Louis, Missouri. It was opened in 1852 by German immigrant Adolphus Busch. It a National Historic Landmark District. The Lyon Schoolhouse Museum is on the grounds at the Anheuser-Busch Brewery. It is considered to be one of oldest school buildings in St Louis. It served as the head offices of the brewery after 1907. The museum contains rare mementos gathered from the founding of the company to current day, including pictures of the brewery and its expansion over the years. The 142 acres (57 ha) property includes 189 buildings. Some of the most striking are red brick Romanesque architecture with crenelated towers and elaborate ornamentation.

The Busch-Sulzer Bros. Diesel Engine Company was founded by Adolphus Busch of the Anheuser-Busch brewing company in 1911 as a joint venture with Sulzer Brothers of Switzerland. The company manufactured diesel engines until 1946.

Born the Hard Way is a television commercial for brewing company Anheuser-Busch which debuted on February 5, 2017 during Super Bowl LI. The commercial depicts company founder Adolphus Busch's journey to the United States from his native Germany. The commercial stars actor Sam Schweikert who portrays the young Busch's journey to the United states. The commercial drew attention for debuting just days after U.S. President Donald Trump's executive action banning immigrants from predominantly Muslim countries.