Rupert Murdoch
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Summary
Rupert Murdoch was born on March 11, 1931[1], in Melbourne[2]. He has worked as a publisher[3], entrepreneur[4], financier[5], businessperson[6], and media proprietor[7]. He ranks in the top 0.05% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (131,906 views/month, #495 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Father: Keith Murdoch[9]
- Mother: Elisabeth Murdoch[10]
- Spouse: Elena Zhukova[11]
- Child: James Murdoch[12], Elisabeth Murdoch[13], Lachlan Murdoch[14], Grace Helen Murdoch[15], Chloe Murdoch[16], Prudence Murdoch[17]
- Country of citizenship: United States[18]
- Position held: chairperson[19]
- Educated at: Worcester College[20], Geelong Grammar School[21]
- Award received: Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St. Gregory the Great[22], Centenary Medal[23], Companion of the Order of Australia[24], Commander First Class of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[25], Financial Times Person of the Year[26], Great Immigrants Award[27], Bodley Medal[28]
- Religion or worldview: Catholicism[29]
- Sex or gender: male[30]
- Family: Murdoch family[31]
- Member of political party: Republican Party[32]
- Commons category: Rupert Murdoch[33]
- Residence: Adelaide[34], Melbourne[35], Yass[36], New York City[37]
- Family name: Murdoch[38]
- Given name: Keith[39], Rupert[40]
- Topic's main category: Category:Rupert Murdoch[41]
- Described at URL: https://www.sourcewatch.org/index.php/K._Rupert_Murdoch[42], https://www.bloomberg.com/billionaires/profiles/keith-r-murdoch/[43]
- Depicted by: (Keith) Rupert Murdoch[44]
- Described by source: Lentapedia (full versions)[45], Lentapedia[46], Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum biographical files[47]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[48]
- Birth name: Keith Rupert Murdoch[49]
- Number of children: 6[50]
Why It Matters
Rupert Murdoch has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[51] He is known by 42 alternative names across languages and contexts.[52]
FAQs
Where was Rupert Murdoch born?
Rupert Murdoch's place of birth was Melbourne[2].
Who were Rupert Murdoch's parents?
Rupert Murdoch's father was Keith Murdoch[9]. Rupert Murdoch's mother was Elisabeth Murdoch[10].
Who was Rupert Murdoch married to?
Rupert Murdoch's spouses include Elena Zhukova[11].
What did Rupert Murdoch do for work?
Rupert Murdoch worked as a publisher[3], entrepreneur[4], financier[5], businessperson[6], and media proprietor[7].
Where did Rupert Murdoch go to school?
Rupert Murdoch was educated at Worcester College[20] and Geelong Grammar School[21].
What awards did Rupert Murdoch receive?
Honors received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St. Gregory the Great[22], Centenary Medal[23], Companion of the Order of Australia[24], and Commander First Class of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[25].