William Randolph Hearst

William Randolph Hearst (April 29, 1863 – August 14, 1951) was an American newspaper magnate, born in San Francisco, California.

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April 29 - 1863 - August 14 - 1951 - American - Newspaper - San Francisco, California

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William Randolph was the only child of George Hearst, a successful miner who became a multi-millionaire, and later U.S. Senator from California, and Phoebe Apperson Hearst, a former school teacher from Missouri. While his father was busy losing and re-gaining fortunes, young William toured Europe with his mother. He was enrolled in St. Paul's School in Concord, New Hampshire at the age of 15.

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George Hearst - Phoebe Apperson Hearst - Missouri - Europe - St. Paul's School - Concord, New Hampshire

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