Lucius W. Nieman

Journalist, Deceased Person

1857 – 1935

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Who was Lucius W. Nieman?

Lucius William Nieman was an American businessman and founder of The Milwaukee Journal.

Born at Bear Valley in Sauk County, Wisconsin, he attended Carroll College. In 1882, he founded The Milwaukee Journal and became majority owner and editor-in-chief.

The Nieman Foundation for Journalism was established after his widow, Agnes Wahl Nieman, left Harvard University $1 million in her will in 1937.

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Born
Dec 13, 1857
Also known as
  • Lucius Nieman
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Died
Oct 1, 1935

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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