Henry Pittock

Henry Lewis Pittock (March 1, 1835 – January 28, 1919) was an Oregon (U.S.) 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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Henry Pittock
Birth dateMarch 01, 1835
Birth place
England
Religion
Episcopal Church (United States)
Date of deathJanuary 28, 1919
Place of death
Portland Oregon , Oregon

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