Quick Info
| Profession | Business magnate, media mogul, newspaper publisher |
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| Nationality | Australian-American |
| Date of Birth | 11/03/1931 |
| Age | 95 years |
| Birthplace | Melbourne, Victoria, Australia |
Latest News about Rupert Murdoch
25/08/2026
Newly released correspondence from a Murdoch family succession dispute showed Rupert Murdoch arguing that control of the empire should not fall into the "wrong hands". The documents gave a rare look at tensions among his children and described longstanding disagreements over the future of Fox and News Corp.
20/08/2026
Unsealed Nevada court documents revealed details of Rupert Murdoch’s 2024 effort to change the family trust that governs his media empire. The court rejected the proposal, and the records later showed that the Murdoch family reached a 2025 settlement ensuring Lachlan Murdoch would keep control after Rupert’s death, while the other three eldest siblings would receive more than US$1 billion each for their shares.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Keith Rupert Murdoch |
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| Known For | Founder of News Corporation and major global media ownership |
| Notable Achievement | Built a multinational media empire spanning newspapers, television, film, and publishing |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Alma Mater | Worcester College, Oxford |
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| Qualification | Studied Philosophy, Politics and Economics |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Spouse | Elisabeth Murdoch |
Family
| Father | Sir Keith Murdoch |
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| Mother | Dame Elisabeth Murdoch |
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Career
| Early Career | Took over the running of The News after his father’s death and expanded newspaper holdings in Australia and New Zealand. |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Inherited his first newspapers in Australia after his father died. | |
| 2. Was known as 'Red Rupert' while studying at Oxford. | |
| 3. He gave up Australian citizenship to satisfy U.S. television ownership rules. | |
| 4. He has been one of the most influential figures in global media for decades. |