Henry Chandler Cowles was an American botanist and ecological pioneer. A professor at the University of Chicago, he studied ecological succession in the Indiana Dunes of Northwest Indiana. This led to efforts to preserve the Indiana Dunes. One of Cowles' students, O. D. Frank continued his research.
- Occupation
- botanist, ecologist, geographer
- Position held
- chairperson
- Citizenship
- United States
- Born
- February 27, 1869
- Died
- September 12, 1939