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    • George Hearst

    American businessman and politician (1820–1891)

    This article is about the father of William Randolph Hearst. For his grandson, see George Randolph Hearst. For his great-grandson, see George Randolph Hearst Jr.

    George Hearst

    Hearst c. 1891

    In office
    March 4, 1887 – February 28, 1891
    Preceded byAbram P. Williams
    Succeeded byCharles N. Felton
    In office
    March 23, 1886 – August 4, 1886
    Appointed byGeorge Stoneman
    Preceded byJohn F. Miller
    Succeeded byAbram P. Williams
    In office
    1865–1867
    Born(1820-09-03)September 3, 1820
    Sullivan, Missouri Territory
    DiedFebruary 28, 1891(1891-02-28) (aged 70)
    Washington, D.C.
    Resting placeCypress Lawn Memorial Park, Colma, California
    Political partyDemocratic
    Spouse
    ChildrenWilliam Randolph Hearst
    ProfessionBusiness magnate and politician
    Net worthUSD $19 million at the time of his death,[1] equivalent to $644