Samuel Irving Newhouse, Jr.
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Samuel Irving Newhouse, Jr. Net Worth

Samuel Irving Newhouse, Jr., known as Si, was a prominent figure in the media industry. He and his brother Donald inherited their father's multimillion-dollar publishing and broadcasting empire, Advanced Publications, in 1979. Under Si's leadership, the company grew into one of the largest privately owned companies in the US, with publications such as The New Yorker, Wired, and Vogue, as well as cable TV firm Bright House Networks, Reddit, and a stake in Discovery Communications. Si retired in 2015 and passed away in October 2018 at the age of 89. He was known for his extensive art collection, which included works by Andy Warhol and Jasper Johns.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day November 08, 1927
Birth Place United States
Age 93 YEARS OLD
Died On October 1, 2017(2017-10-01) (aged 89)\nManhattan, New York City, US
Birth Sign Sagittarius
Residence Manhattan, New York City, US
Occupation Publisher
Title Chairman Emeritus, Condé Nast
Spouse(s) Jane Franke (1951–1959) Victoria Newhouse (1973–2017)
Children 3
Parent(s) Samuel Newhouse Sr. Mitzi Newhouse
Relatives Donald Newhouse (brother)

💰 Net worth: $12.1 Billion (2024)

Samuel Irving Newhouse, Jr. is a prominent figure in the media industry in the United States. His net worth is estimated to reach a staggering $12.1 billion by 2024. Known for his influential role in shaping the media landscape, Newhouse has made significant contributions through his various ventures. He has been involved in numerous successful media companies and has been a driving force behind their growth and success. With an impressive net worth, Samuel Irving Newhouse, Jr. continues to leave an indelible mark on the American media scene.

2009 $4.5 Billion
2010 $6.2 Billion
2011 $6.6 Billion
2012 $7.4 Billion
2013 $8.9 Billion
2014 $9.5 Billion
2015 $10.3 Billion
2016 $10.5 Billion
2017 $12.1 Billion
2018 $12.1 Billion

Biography/Timeline

1948

Newhouse gave money to charity, including $15 million to Syracuse University. He was also an art collector, who at one time owned one of the most valuable paintings in the world, a Jackson Pollock drip painting, titled No. 5, 1948. Newhouse was listed by Art News as among the top 200 art Collectors in the world.

1951

He was married to Jane Franke from 1951–59, and they had three children, Sam, Wynn (died 2010), and Pamela. In 1973, he married Victoria Carrington Benedict de Ramel, who survived him.

2014

Prior to his death, he had an estimated net worth of $9.5 billion, and he was ranked the 46th richest American by Forbes magazine in 2014.

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