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American businessman (1894–1986) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Richard E. Berlin (1894–1986) was the president and chief executive officer of the Hearst Foundation.
Richard E. Berlin | |
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Born | 1894 |
Died | January 28, 1986 |
In his early career Berlin directed advertising for The Smart Set and McClure's magazines.[1] In 1919 he joined the Hearst Corporation, where he stayed until his retirement in 1973.[1] In 1941 William Randolph Hearst personally chose him as successor to his role.[1] In 1942 Berlin became president of the company and after Hearst's death in 1951 he became chief executive officer.[1]
William Randolph Hearst, Jr. claimed in 1991 that Berlin had suffered from Alzheimer's disease starting in the mid-1960s and that caused him to shut down several Hearst newspapers without just cause.[2]
Berlin's daughter was Warhol superstar Brigid Berlin. He was also the godfather of writer A.J. Cronin’s youngest son.
Berlin died in Rye, New York on January 28, 1986.[1][3]
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