Rupert Murdoch
1931- · Australian-American · Modern Era
Known for: Built the world's largest media empire spanning six continents
Inherited one Australian newspaper, built a global empire: Fox News, Wall Street Journal, The Times, Sky. Sold 21st Century Fox to Disney for $71.3B.
Ruthless deal-maker, political kingmaker. Fox News reshaped conservative politics. Four marriages. Phone-hacking scandal forced him to close News of the World. Feared and despised equally.
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