Henry Pittock
Mountaineer
1835 – 1919
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Who was Henry Pittock?
Henry Lewis Pittock was an Oregon pioneer, newspaper editor, publisher, and wood and paper magnate. He was active in Republican politics and Portland, Oregon civic affairs, a Freemason and an avid outdoorsman and adventurer. He is frequently referred to as the founder of The Oregonian, although it was an existing weekly before he reestablished it as the state's preeminent daily newspaper.
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- Born
- Mar 1, 1835
England - Spouses
- Religion
- Episcopal Church
- Nationality
- United States of America
- Profession
- Lived in
- Pennsylvania
- Died
- Jan 28, 1919
Portland
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on July 23, 2013
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