1775 - 1859
Alexander Cowan Scottish Philanthropist
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| Birthday |
17th June, 1775
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| Died |
13th February, 1859
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| Zodiac Sign |
Gemini
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| Nationality |
Scottish
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| Occupation |
Philanthropist
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Alexander Cowan (17 June 1775 – 13 February 1859) was a Scottish papermaker and philanthropist. He was a cousin and friend of Thomas Chalmers, the prominent Scottish minister. Through his business he was a friend and associate of the publisher Archibald Constable and, through Constable, an associate of Sir Walter Scott. Cowan owned and ran the huge Valleyfield paper-works in Penicuik in Midlothian.
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