1863 - 1951
William Randolph Hearst was an American newspaper publisher and media magnate, born on April 29, 1863. He is best known for founding the Hearst Communications empire, which included a vast network of newspapers and magazines, playing a significant role in the development of sensationalist journalism known as "yellow journalism" during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Hearst also ventured into politics and was a three-term Democratic Congressman from California.