Jonathan Harmsworth, 4th Viscount Rothermere
| The Viscount Rothermere | |
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| Born | December 3, 1967 |
| Nationality | British |
| Education | Duke University, Durham, North Carolina, U.S.A. Gordonstoun School, Elgin, Morayshire, Scotland[1] |
| Occupation | Publisher |
| Title | 4th Viscount Rothermere |
| Spouse | Claudia Caroline Clemence[1] |
| Children | Vere Richard Jonathan Harold Harmsworth (b. 1994) Eleanor Patricia Margaret Harmsworth (b. 1996)[1] |
| Parents | Vere Harmsworth, 3rd Viscount Rothermere & Patricia Evelyn Beverley Matthews |
Harold Jonathan Esmond Vere Harmsworth, 4th Viscount Rothermere (born 3 December 1967), styled The Honourable Jonathan Harmsworth between 1978 and 1998, is a British newspaper magnate.
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[edit] Professional life
He has held various positions in Associated Newspapers and was Managing Director of the Evening Standard when the sudden death of his father resulted in his becoming the controlling shareholder [2] and Chairman of Associated and of its parent Daily Mail and General Trust plc just before his 31st birthday. One notable change he has instituted is requiring directors to retire at age 75.
He ranked 51st in the Sunday Times Rich List 2006 with an estimated wealth of £1,020 million. Lord Rothermere is registered as "non-domiciled" in Britain. This status was inherited from his father, who spent most of his life as a resident of France. This status allows Rothermere not to pay tax in England.[3]
Rothermere is a supporter of the Conservative Party leader David Cameron.[4]
[edit] Personal life
He married Claudia Caroline Clemence, daughter of Terence J. Clemence, on 15 July 1993.[5] They have two children,
- Hon. Vere Richard Jonathan Harold Harmsworth (born 1994)
- Hon. Eleanor Patricia Margaret Harmsworth (born 1996).
[edit] References
- ^ a b c Peerage.com. Accessed Aug. 4, 2011.
- ^ Rothermere: 'DMGT remains committed to journalism' Press Gazette, 21 January 2009
- ^ Private Eye, 1231, p.26
- ^ The end of the affair: Dacre moves towards Cameron
- ^ http://thepeerage.com/p7348.htm#i73475
[edit] External links
- Hansard 1803–2005: contributions in Parliament by the Viscount Harmsworth
| Peerage of the United Kingdom | ||
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| Preceded by Vere Harold Esmond Harmsworth |
Viscount Rothermere 1998 – present |
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