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William Randolph Hearst

(1863-1951)
Newspaper publisher
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William Randolph Hearst Sr. (April 29, 1863 – August 14, 1951) was an American businessman, newspaper publisher, and politician known for developing the nation's largest newspaper chain and media company, Hearst Communications. His flamboyant methods of yellow journalism influenced the nation's popular media by emphasizing sensationalism and human interest stories. Hearst entered the publishing business in 1887 with Mitchell Trubitt after being given control of The San Francisco Examiner by his wealthy father, Senator George Hearst.

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Born William Randolph Hearst
29 April 1863
San Francisco, California, USA
Died
14 August 1951 (aged 88)
Beverly Hills, California, USA
Zodiac Taurus
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  • Patricia
    Patricia info 1st child with Marion Davies Female b. 8 Jun 1919 · Age: 106 · 1919- · Celebrity Baby
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  • George Hearst
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    Phoebe Hearst · Mother · 1842-1919 · American philanthropist, feminist and suffragist edit info
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    William Randolph Hearst III · Grandson · 1949- · American businessman edit info
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    Amanda Hearst · Great-granddaughter · 1984- · American model edit info
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    Lydia Hearst · Great-granddaughter · 1984- · American model and actress edit info
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