Sir Albert Bowen, 1st Baronet
- Sir Albert Bowen, 1st Baronet
Sir Albert Edward Bowen, 1st Baronet (November 1858–19 September 1924) was an English businessman who spent much of his life in Argentina.
Bowen was born in Hanley, Staffordshire. His family emigrated to Canada when he was a boy and he was educated at Upper Canada College in Toronto. At the age of 21 he moved to Buenos Aires, Argentina, and entered business, rapidly becoming successful and wealthy.
In 1895 he returned to England, intending to retire and enjoy his fortune. However, he soon returned to work, joining the board of Wilson, Sons & Co, coal merchants. He took more directorships, until he sat on the board of eight companies, most of them associated with Argentina, including the Buenos Aires Great Southern Railway and the Buenos Aires Western Railway. He joined the board of the Buenos Aires Great Southern Railway in 1908 and became chairman in 1916, holding the post until his death. He continued to pay periodical visits to Argentina, where his great knowledge of the country and fluency in Spanish were great assets to his companies.
He was High Sheriff of Bedfordshire in 1910–1911. During the First World War he served on many government committees.
For his many services to his country and to business, Bowen was created a Baronet in the 1921 New Year Honours.
References
*Obituary, "The Times", 20 September 1924
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