Adolf Kraus
Adolf Kraus | |
|---|---|
| Lawyer and President of the Chicago Board of Education | |
| In office 1885 – 1886 | |
| Preceded by | James Rood Doolittle |
| Succeeded by | Allan C. Story |
| In office 1883 – 1884 | |
| Preceded by | Norman Bridge |
| Succeeded by | James Rood Doolittle |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 26, 1850 Blovice, Bohemia |
| Died | October 22, 1928 (aged 78) Chicago, Illinois, United States |
| Nationality | Austria-Hungary (birth) American (naturalized citizen) |
| Occupation | Lawyer |
| Known for | co-founder of the law firm Mayer Brown |
Adolf Kraus (February 26, 1850 – October 22, 1928) was an American lawyer, political figure, and Jewish leader.