Osborn Elliott
American magazine editor (1924–2008) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Osborn Elliott (October 25, 1924 – September 28, 2008) was the editor of Newsweek magazine for sixteen years between 1961 and 1976.[1] Elliott is credited with transforming Newsweek from a staid publication into a modern rival of Time.[1]
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Born | (1924-10-25)October 25, 1924 New York City, New York, U.S. |
Died | September 28, 2008(2008-09-28) (aged 83) New York City, New York, U.S. |
Occupation(s) | Editor, journalist |
Spouse(s) | Deirdre Spencer (divorced) Inger Abrahamsen (1973–2008 his death) |
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Newsweek's circulation doubled to three million issues during Elliott's tenure as editor, which narrowed the gap with Time.[1]