William Randolph Hearst
About
Wealthy newspaper publisher and journalism pioneer who unwillingly served as the inspiration for Citizen Kane from 1941.
Before Fame
He was expelled from Harvard College for his practical jokes and alcohol use.
Trivia
His mansion Hearst Castle in San Simeon, California, was one of the few castles in the United States.
Family Life
His marriage to Millicent Hearst was eroded by his long-lasting affair with
Associated With
His newspaper empire rivaled Joseph Pulitzer's newspaper empire.