When was Rupert Murdoch born?

Rupert Murdoch was born on 11 March 1931 in Melbourne.

What positions has Rupert Murdoch held?

Positions held by Rupert Murdoch include: chairperson.

Where did Rupert Murdoch study?

Rupert Murdoch was educated at Worcester College, University of Oxford, Geelong Grammar School.

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Rupert Murdoch

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American businessman

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Keith Rupert Murdoch is an Australian-born American business magnate, investor and media mogul. Through his company News Corp, he is the owner of hundreds of local, national and international publishing outlets around the world—including in the United Kingdom, in Australia and in the United States —book publisher HarperCollins and the television broadcasting channels Sky News Australia and Fox News. He was also the owner of Sky, 21st Century Fox and the now-defunct News of the World. With a net worth of US$21.7 billion as of 2 March 2022, Murdoch is the 31st-richest person in the United States and the 71st richest in the world, according to Forbes magazine. Due to his extensive wealth and influence over media and politics, he has been described as an oligarch.

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Born: 11 March 1931 wd
Place of birth: Melbourne wd
Citizenship: United States, Australia wd
Occupation: publisher, entrepreneur, financier, businessperson, media proprietor wd
Political party: Republican Party wd
Education: Worcester College, University of Oxford, Geelong Grammar School wd
Spouse: Anna Murdoch Mann, Wendi Murdoch, Jerry Hall wd
Social media: X (Twitter) wd

Positions held wd

chairperson

Awards wd

Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St. Gregory the Great
Centenary Medal (2001)
Companion of the Order of Australia (1984)
Commander First Class of the Order of the White Rose of Finland (1985)
Financial Times Person of the Year (1996)
Great Immigrants Award (2007)
Bodley Medal (2002)

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When was Rupert Murdoch born?: Rupert Murdoch was born on 11 March 1931 in Melbourne.
What positions has Rupert Murdoch held?: Positions held by Rupert Murdoch include: chairperson.
Where did Rupert Murdoch study?: Rupert Murdoch was educated at Worcester College, University of Oxford, Geelong Grammar School.

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