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William Randolph Hearst

William Randolph Hearst

Newspaper publisher

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Founder of
King Features Syndicate
King Features Syndicate
New York Journal-American
New York Journal-American
Birthdate
April 29, 1863
Birthplace
San Francisco
San Francisco
Date of Death
August 14, 1951
Place of Death
Beverly Hills, California
Beverly Hills, California
Author of
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Owner of
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Syracuse Telegram
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New York Daily Mirror
New York Daily Mirror
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Beacon Towers
Beacon Towers
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Hearst Castle
Hearst Castle
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Educated at
Harvard University
Harvard University
Harvard College
Harvard College
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Occupation
Journalist
Journalist
Socialite
Socialite
Politician
Politician
Author
Author
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Writer
Writer
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ISNI
000000012117311X0
Open Library ID
OL3782421A0
VIAF
840640

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Child
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Randolph Apperson Hearst
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William Randolph Hearst Jr.
William Randolph Hearst Jr.
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George Randolph Hearst
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John Randolph Hearst
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Citizenship
United States
United States
Father
George Hearst
George Hearst
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Father of
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Randolph Apperson Hearst
Mother
Phoebe Hearst
Phoebe Hearst
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Wikidata ID
Q294931
Overview

William Randolph Hearst was born on April 29, 1863, in San Francisco and passed away on August 14, 1951, in Beverly Hills, California. He held citizenship in the United States and was a notable socialite, politician, and journalist. Hearst was educated at Harvard University and Harvard College. His parents were George Hearst and Phoebe Hearst.

During his career, William Randolph Hearst was the founder of several media companies and publications, including the New York Journal-American and King Features Syndicate. He also owned media outlets such as the New York Daily Mirror, Syracuse Telegram, and multiple residential properties like Hearst Castle and Beacon Towers.

William Randolph Hearst had four children: Randolph Apperson Hearst, William Randolph Hearst Jr., George Randolph Hearst, and John Randolph Hearst.

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