Rupert Keith Murdoch (born March 11, 1931) is an Australian-American media owner. He became managing director for Australia-based network News Limited after his father Keith died.[3] He is founder, Chairman and chief executive officer of global media network News Corporation (the world's second largest media group).[4][5] His mother Elisabeth Murdoch died on December 5, 2012.
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Born | Keith Rupert Murdoch 11 March 1931 Melbourne, Victoria, Australia |
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Education | Worcester College, Oxford (BA) |
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Years active | 1952−2023 |
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Spouses | Patricia Booker
(m. 1956; div. 1967)Elena Zhukova (m. 2024) |
Children | 6, including Prudence, Elisabeth, Lachlan, and James |
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Family | Murdoch family |
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References
change- ↑ Warren, Christopher (5 October 2018). "The rich history of Murdoch political meddling". Crikey.
- ↑ Rubenstein, Kim (2005). Mason, Victoria; Nile, Richard (eds.). "'From this Time Forward… I Pledge My Loyalty to Australia': Loyalty, Citizenship and Constitutional Law in Australia". API Network. Symposia Series. API Network Press. SSRN 1130626. Retrieved 2025-01-10.
- ↑ Walker, Andrew (31 July 2002). "Rupert Murdoch: Bigger than Kane". British Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 27 December 2009.
- ↑ "Fortune". CNN. Retrieved 20 May 2010.
- ↑ "PowerPoint Presentation" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 16 September 2010. Retrieved 11 July 2011.
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