John Knowles Fitch

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.

John Knowles Fitch
Born
John Knowles Fitch

(1880-02-15)February 15, 1880
DiedJune 5, 1969(1969-06-05) (aged 89)
Alma materColumbia University (BA)
OccupationBusinessman
Known forfounding the Fitch Publishing Company
SpouseLillian Whitehead
Children3
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