Leo B. Bozell

Leo Brent Bozell (/boʊˈzɛl/; October 13, 1886 – March 24, 1946) was an American advertising executive who co-founded the agency Bozell.

Life and career

Bozell was born in Mitchell, Kansas, the son of Clarinda J. (Wallis) and Oscar Bozell.[1] He graduated from the University of Kansas in 1910, then worked in the news department of the Wichita Eagle. He co-founded Bozell & Jacobs with Morris E. Jacobs in 1921. He died of heart problems at his home in Omaha, Nebraska.[2]

His son L. Brent Bozell, Jr. was an American conservative activist and Catholic writer. His daughter-in-law was author Patricia Buckley Bozell. His grandson is conservative author and activist L. Brent Bozell III.

References
  1. "Who's who in Finance and Industry". google.ca. 1944.
  2. Staff report (March 25, 1946). Leo B. Bozell; President of Bozell & Jacobs Advertising Firm Dies in Omaha. New York Times


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