William Randolph Hearst
(1863-1951)
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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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William Randolph Hearst 29 April 1863 San Francisco, California, USA
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| Died |
14 August 1951 (aged 88) Beverly Hills, California, USA
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| Zodiac | Taurus |
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