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William Randolph Hearst — Age & Birthday

Born: 29 April 1863 · Died: 29 April 1951 · Age at death: 88

How old was William Randolph Hearst when he died?

William Randolph Hearst died aged 88. He was born on 29 April 1863 and died on 29 April 1951.

American media magnate who built a massive newspaper empire

Did you know?His life and elaborate California estate were the primary inspiration for Orson Welles's classic film Citizen Kane.

William Randolph Hearst (April 29, 1863 – August 14, 1951) was an American newspaper publisher and politician. He laid the foundation for the Hearst family's mass media empire via his control of the Hearst Corporation.

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Age at death: 88
Years since death: 75

Born: April 29, 1863 · San Francisco, United States
Died: April 29, 1951
Cause of death: Myocardial infarction
Nationality: American
Known for: Politics, Business

Family

Father: George Hearst
Mother: Phoebe Hearst
Spouse: Millicent Hearst
Children: David Whitmore Hearst, George Randolph Hearst, John Randolph Hearst, Randolph Apperson Hearst, William Randolph Hearst Jr.

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