Alfred Cowles Sr. (1832–1889) was an American businessperson and newspaper publisher. During the 1860s to 1880s he was a bookkeeper, treasurer, and business manager of the Chicago Tribune of which he was part owner.
- Occupation
- businessperson, journalist
- Citizenship
- United States
- Born
- May 13, 1832
- Died
- December 20, 1889