Joseph Pulitzer
Hungarian-American newspaper publisher and politician (1847-1911)
1847 — 1911
Quick Facts
Profession
Hungarian-American newspaper publisher and politician (1847-1911)
Born
April 10, 1847
Died
1911 (age ~64)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
writer, politician, journalist
United StatesBorn in MakóDied in Charleston
1847
Born in Makó (1847-04-10)
1870
Positionmember of the Missouri House of Representatives (1870–1870)
1885
Positionmember of the United States House of Representatives (1885–1886)
1911
Died in Charleston
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Joseph Pulitzer was a Hungarian-American politician and a newspaper publisher of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch and the New York World. He became a leading national figure in the U.S. Democratic Party and served one term representing New York's 9th congressional district.
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Who is Joseph Pulitzer?+
Joseph Pulitzer was a Hungarian-American politician and a newspaper publisher of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch and the New York World. He became a leading national figure in the U.S. Democratic Party and served one term representing New York's 9th congressional district.
What does the name Joseph mean?+
The name Joseph means "a male given name from English [in turn from Hebrew]. Etymology: From Ioseph, ultimately from lit=(God) shall add; a son of Jacob. Yusuf.". It is of English origin.
When was Joseph Pulitzer born?+
Joseph Pulitzer was born on April 10, 1847.
When did Joseph Pulitzer die?+
Joseph Pulitzer died in 1911, at approximately 64 years of age.
Name Meaning
a male given name from English [in turn from Hebrew]. Etymology: From Ioseph, ultimately from lit=(God) shall add; a son of Jacob. Yusuf.
The name Joseph is of English origin, meaning "a male given name from English [in turn from Hebrew]. Etymology: From Ioseph, ultimately from lit=(God) shall add; a son of Jacob. Yusuf.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Aries
Bold, energetic, courageous
Fire · Mars · Mar 21 – Apr 19
Chinese Zodiac
Goat
Calm, gentle, sympathetic
Fire · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
11 Cauac
Storm — catalyst, energy, self-generation
Celtic Tree
Alder
Courageous, passionate, confident
Ogham: Fearn · Mar 18 – Apr 14
Birthstone: Diamond — Eternal love, clarity
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Guestbook
Stopped here. Glad I did.
— a passerby
The world is a little different because you existed.
— ?
History remembers. So do I.
— an admirer
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