Charles F. Pfister, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
TweetCharles F. Pfister
American businessman
Date of Birth: 17-Jun-1859
Place of Birth: Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
Date of Death: 12-Nov-1927
Profession: businessperson
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Gemini 
About Charles F. Pfister
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- Pfister (June 17, 1859 – November 12, 1927) was a wealthy tannery magnate, bank financier, utility owner, newspaper publisher, hotelier and philanthropist in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
- He was also a central figure in the stalwart "Old Guard" of the Republican Party of Wisconsin during the rise of the state's progressive Republicans.
- Although never a political candidate himself, Pfister advised on tactics and used his vast holdings to fund the party's operations, dictate favored legislation, and re-edit the opinion pages of Wisconsin newspapers.
- A lifelong bachelor, Pfister belonged to many clubs and organizations but shunned the spotlight.
- He donated much of his fortune to local arts groups and charities.
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