About George Randolph Hearst
Lived 1904 – 1972 (aged 67). George Randolph Hearst was an American socialite.
George Randolph Hearst Sr. (April 23, 1904 – January 26, 1972) was an American heir and media executive. He was the son of media magnate William Randolph Hearst, and the vice president of the Hearst Corporation.
Early life
Hearst was born on April 23, 1904. He was the eldest son of newspaper magnate William Randolph Hearst.
Career Hearst first worked in advertising for The San Francisco Examiner from 1924 to 1928, when he became its publisher. Another marriage, to actress Sandra Rambeau, was annulled.
Hearst died on January 26, 1972, in Loma Linda, California.
After his death in 1972, his son succeeded him as a trustee. He served as chairman of the corporation's board from 1996 until his death in 2012.
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Who was George Randolph Hearst?
American businessman (1904–1972)
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George Randolph Hearst was born on 23 April 1904 in Washington, D.C..
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George Randolph Hearst died on 26 January 1972 in Loma Linda.
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George Randolph Hearst was a socialite.
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George Randolph Hearst was American.
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