Dorothy Schiff
American newspaper publisher (1903–1989)
Dorothy Schiff (March 11, 1903 – August 30, 1989) was an American businesswoman. She was the owner and publisher of the New York Post for almost 40 years. She was the granddaughter of financier Jacob Schiff.[1]
Dorothy Schiff | |
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Born | March 11, 1903 |
Died | August 30, 1989 New York City, New York | (aged 86)
Nationality | American |
Occupation | Businesswoman |
Known for | Owner and publisher of the New York Post |
Spouse(s) | Richard B. W. Hall (divorced) George Backer (divorced) Ted Thackrey (divorced) Rudolph G. Sonneborn (divorced) |
Children | with Hall: --Mortimer W. Hall --Adele Hall Sweet with Backer: --Sarah-Ann Kramarsky |
Family | Ruth Roman (daughter-in-law) Diana Lynn (daughter-in-law) A. Fredric Leopold (son-in-law) Robert W. Sweet (son-in-law) Werner H. Kramarsky (son-in-law) Dolly Hall (granddaughter) |
References
change- ↑ Carmody, Deirdre (November 20, 1976). "Dorothy Schiff Agrees to Sell Post to Murdoch, Australian Publisher". The New York Times.