Ted Turner
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Ted Turner was born on November 19, 1938, in Cincinnati [1][2][3][4][5][6][7]. A citizen of the United States , he became an entrepreneur, media proprietor, philanthropist, environmentalist, and sailor . His parents were Robert Edward Turner II and Florence Rooney [8][8].
Turner attended Brown University and The McCallie School . He has been married three times: to Jane Fonda (1991–2001), Judith Nye (1960–present), and Jane Shirley Smith (1965–present) . He is the father of five children: Laura Lee Turner, Robert Edward Turner IV, Rhett Turner, Beauregard Turner, and Jennie Turner [4].
Throughout his career, Turner received numerous awards, including Peabody Awards, Humanist of the Year, the International Emmy Directorate Award, the Delta Prize for Global Understanding, the Audubon Medal, and an honorary doctorate from Haifa University [9].
Ted Turner
Summary
Ted Turner is a human[1]. Born in Cincinnati[2], he… he was born on November 19, 1938[3]. He worked as an entrepreneur[4], media proprietor[5], philanthropist[6], environmentalist[7], and sailor[8]. He ranks in the top 0.22% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,111 views/month, #2,211 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Ted Turner was born in Cincinnati[2].
- Ted Turner was born on November 19, 1938[3].
- Ted Turner's father was Robert Edward Turner II[10].
- Ted Turner's mother was Florence Rooney[11].
- Among Ted Turner's spouses was Judith Nye[12].
- Among Ted Turner's spouses was Jane Shirley Smith[13].
- A child of Ted Turner was Laura Lee Turner[14].
- A child of Ted Turner was Robert Edward Turner IV[15].
- A child of Ted Turner was Rhett Turner[16].
- A child of Ted Turner was Beauregard Turner[17].
- A child of Ted Turner was Jennie Turner[18].
- Ted Turner held citizenship in United States[19].
- Ted Turner's professions included entrepreneur[4].
- Ted Turner's professions included media proprietor[5].
- Ted Turner worked as a philanthropist[6].
- Ted Turner's professions included environmentalist[7].
- Ted Turner's professions included sailor[8].
- Among Ted Turner's employers was Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer[20].
- Ted Turner was educated at Brown University[21].
- Ted Turner's education included a stint at The McCallie School[22].
- Ted Turner received the Peabody Awards[23].
- Ted Turner received the Humanist of the Year[24].
- Ted Turner received the International Emmy Directorate Award[25].
- Ted Turner received the Delta Prize for Global Understanding[26].
- Ted Turner received the Audubon Medal[27].
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Origins and Family
Ted Turner was born in Cincinnati[2]. He was born on November 19, 1938[3]. His father was Robert Edward Turner II[10]. His mother was Florence Rooney[11].
Education
Educated at Brown University[21], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1765[30], headquartered in Providence[31] and The McCallie School[22], a university-preparatory school[32], in United States[33], founded in 1905[34].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include entrepreneur[4], media proprietor[5], philanthropist[6], environmentalist[7], and sailor[8]. Among Ted Turner's employers was Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer[20].
Recognition
Awards received include Peabody Awards[23], an award[35], in United States[36], founded in 1940[37]; Humanist of the Year[24], an award[38]; International Emmy Directorate Award[25], a class of award[39], in United States[40], founded in 1973[41]; Delta Prize for Global Understanding[26], an award[42], in United States[43]; Audubon Medal[27]; and honorary doctorate of Haifa University[44], an award[45], in Israel[46].
Personal Life
Spouses include Judith Nye[12] and Jane Shirley Smith[13]. Children include Laura Lee Turner[14], Robert Edward Turner IV[15], Rhett Turner[16], Beauregard Turner[17], and Jennie Turner[18]. Ted Turner was affiliated with the Democratic Party[47].
Why It Matters
Ted Turner ranks in the top 0.22% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,111 views/month, #2,211 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[48] He is known by 23 alternative names across languages and contexts.[49]
FAQs
Where was Ted Turner born?
Born in Cincinnati[2], Ted Turner…
Who were Ted Turner's parents?
Ted Turner's father was Robert Edward Turner II[10]. Ted Turner's mother was Florence Rooney[11].
Who was Ted Turner married to?
Ted Turner's spouses include Judith Nye[12] and Jane Shirley Smith[13].
What did Ted Turner do for work?
Ted Turner worked as entrepreneur[4], media proprietor[5], philanthropist[6], environmentalist[7], and sailor[8].
Where did Ted Turner go to school?
Ted Turner was educated at Brown University[21] and The McCallie School[22].
What awards did Ted Turner receive?
Honors received include Peabody Awards[23], Humanist of the Year[24], International Emmy Directorate Award[25], and Delta Prize for Global Understanding[26].