William Randolph Hearst
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Summary
William Randolph Hearst was born on April 29, 1863[1], in San Francisco[2]. He died on August 14, 1951[3], in Beverly Hills[4]. He worked as a politician[5], reporter[6], publisher[7], socialite[8], and businessperson[9]. He ranks in the top 0.37% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (30,119 views/month, #3,709 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Date of death: April 29, 1951[11], January 1, 1951[12]
- Place of burial: Cypress Lawn Memorial Park[13]
- Father: George Hearst[14]
- Mother: Phoebe Hearst[15]
- Spouse: Millicent Hearst[16]
- Child: Randolph Apperson Hearst[17], John Randolph Hearst[18], William Randolph Hearst Jr.[19], George Randolph Hearst[20], David Whitmore Hearst[21]
- Country of citizenship: United States[22]
- Occupation: art collector[23]
- Position held: member of the United States House of Representatives[24]
- Educated at: Harvard University[25], St. Paul's School[26], Harvard College[27]
- Sex or gender: male[28]
- Member of political party: Democratic Party[29]
- Commons category: William Randolph Hearst[30]
- Unmarried partner: Manuela Gómez[31]
- Cause of death: myocardial infarction[32]
- Family name: Hearst[33]
- Given name: William[34], Randolph[35]
- Topic's main category: Category:William Randolph Hearst[36]
- Commons gallery: William Randolph Hearst[37]
- Work location: Washington, D.C.[38]
- Manner of death: natural causes[39]
- Described by source: 1922 Encyclopædia Britannica[40], The New Student's Reference Work[41]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[42]
- Name in native language: William Randolph Hearst[43]
- Owner of: Hearst Castle[44]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for William Randolph Hearst include Hearst Castle[45], a mansion[46], in United States[47], founded in 1919[48]; Hearst Communications[49], a business[50], in United States[51], founded in 1887[52], headquartered in Hearst Tower[53]; Hearst papyrus[54], a manuscript[55]; and Hearst Island[56], an island[57].
Why It Matters
William Randolph Hearst has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[58] He is known by 43 alternative names across languages and contexts.[59]
Entities named for him include Hearst Castle[45], a mansion[46], in United States[47], founded in 1919[48]; Hearst Communications[49], a business[50], in United States[51], founded in 1887[52], headquartered in Hearst Tower[53]; Hearst papyrus[54], a manuscript[55]; and Hearst Island[56], an island[57].
FAQs
Where was William Randolph Hearst born?
William Randolph Hearst was born in San Francisco[2].
Where did William Randolph Hearst die?
William Randolph Hearst passed away in Beverly Hills[4].
Who were William Randolph Hearst's parents?
William Randolph Hearst's father was George Hearst[14]. William Randolph Hearst's mother was Phoebe Hearst[15].
Who was William Randolph Hearst married to?
William Randolph Hearst's spouses include Millicent Hearst[16].
What did William Randolph Hearst do for work?
William Randolph Hearst worked as a politician[5], reporter[6], publisher[7], socialite[8], and businessperson[9].
Where did William Randolph Hearst go to school?
William Randolph Hearst was educated at Harvard University[25], St. Paul's School[26], and Harvard College[27].