John Knowles Fitch
John Knowles Fitch | |
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| Born | John Knowles Fitch February 15, 1880 Bridgeport, Connecticut, U.S, |
| Died | June 5, 1969 (aged 89) |
| Alma mater | Columbia University (BA) |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Known for | founding the Fitch Publishing Company |
| Spouse | Lillian Whitehead |
| Children | 3 |
John Knowles Fitch (February 15, 1880 – July 5, 1969) was the founder of the Fitch Publishing Company, and developed a financial securities rating system from AAA to D. Fitch ratings are used as a tool in the business of credit rating, usually behind Moody's ratings and Standard & Poor's ratings.