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William Randolph Hearst 1863 - 1951

William Randolph Hearst was born on April 29, 1863 in San Francisco, California United States, and died at age 88 years old on August 14, 1951 in Beverly Hills. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember William Randolph Hearst.

William Randolph Hearst
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April 29, 1863
San Francisco, California, United States
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August 14, 1951
Beverly Hills, California, United States
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  • 04/29
    1863

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    April 29, 1863
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    San Francisco, California United States
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    San Francisco Examiner, New York Journal, US House of Representatives
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Hearst Castle, California
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Hearst Castle, California
A photo of "Hearst Castle" in San Simeon California in its heyday. This is a dinner party, packed with the "rich and famous" with William Randolph Hearst at the center of the table. This was a favorite gathering spot for actors and actresses.
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William Randolph Hearst, satirical drawing
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William Randolph Hearst, satirical drawing
William Randolph Hearst, full-length portrait, facing front, seated with legs crossed. William Randolph Hearst took charge of his father's paper, the San Francisco Examiner in 1886 when he was 23. In 1895, he acquired the New York Morning Journal. Hearst was instrumental in the development of what became known as yellow journalism.
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William Randolph Hearst
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William Randolph Hearst
A photo of William Randolph Hearst when he was serving in the House of Representatives.
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W.R. Hearst & family
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W.R. Hearst & family
A photo of William Randolph Hearst with his wife, Millicent, and 3 of their 5 children.
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William Randolph Hearst, 1863-1951
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Wm. Randolph Hearst, 12/1/23
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Wm. Randolph Hearst, 12/1/23
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Hearst, Phoebe Hearst, Martin (Aug 1, 1919 - May 2, 2010) Hearst, George (Sep 29, 1922 - Mar 1987) Hearst, Vivian (Mar 10, 1927 - Jun 25, 2008) Hearst, Mary (Jun 22, 1892 - Aug 1985) Hearst, Morris (Apr 7, 1894 - Aug 1985) Hearst, Hyman (Nov 10, 1897 - Sep 1977) Hearst, Nathan (Feb 28, 1891 - Dec 1966) Hearst, Henry (Aug 7, 1899 - Feb 1986) Hearst, Dorothy (Jul 8, 1932 - Mar 14, 1999)
Hearst, Mae (Apr 4, 1904 - Jan 1989) Hearst, Edna (Apr 28, 1908 - Sep 23, 1998) Hearst, Edgar (May 21, 1899 - Dec 1977) Hearst, Bernadette (Jun 25, 1911 - Dec 24, 2003) Hearst, Rose (Jan 23, 1897 - Dec 9, 1995) Hearst, Goldie (Jan 11, 1905 - Mar 12, 2001) Hearst, Donald (Aug 19, 1913 - Feb 1971) Hearst, Adrienne (Jan 27, 1899 - Jan 1971) Hearst, Ida (Oct 12, 1907 - Feb 1979) Hearst, Harold (May 31, 1891 - May 1976)
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