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Edward Beale McLean
American publisher and newspaper owner (1889–1941) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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"Edward McLean" redirects here. For the U.S. federal judge, see Edward Cochrane McLean.
Edward "Ned" Beale McLean (1889 – July 28, 1941) was the publisher and owner of The Washington Post newspaper, from 1916 until 1933. His wife, Evalyn Walsh McLean, was a prominent Washington socialite. McLean was also a thoroughbred racehorse owner and purchaser of the Hope Diamond, which was traditionally believed to carry a curse. McLean was declared insane and died in a psychiatric hospital.[1]
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Born | 1889 Washington, D.C., U.S. |
Died | July 28, 1941 (aged 51–52) Towson, Maryland, U.S. |
Occupation | Publisher |
Known for | Owner of The Washington Post and the Hope Diamond |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | |
Children | 4 |
Parent | John Roll McLean |
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