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M. H. de Young
American journalist and businessman / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Michael Henry de Young (September 30, 1849 – February 15, 1925) was an American journalist and businessman.
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![]() M. H. de Young and the San Francisco Chronicle in 1885 | |
Born | Michael Henry de Young (1849-09-30)September 30, 1849 St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. |
Died | February 15, 1925(1925-02-15) (aged 75) San Francisco, California, U.S. |
Nationality | American |
Alma mater | Heald College |
Occupation | Newspaper publisher |
Years active | 1865–1925 |
Known for | Co-founder of San Francisco Chronicle and director of the Associated Press |
Relatives | Charles de Young (brother) Max Thieriot (great-great-grandson) |
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