Kerry Packer

Kerry Francis Bullmore Packer, AC (17 December 1937 – 26 December 2005) was an Australian media tycoon. The Packer family company owned a controlling interest in both the Nine television network and leading Australian publishing company Australian Consolidated Press, which were later merged to form Publishing and Broadcasting Limited (PBL). Outside Australia, Packer was best known for founding World Series Cricket. At the time of his death, Packer was the richest and one of the most influential men in Australia. In 2004, Business Review Weekly magazine estimated Packer's net worth at A$6.5 billion. Kerry Packer was considered as one of Australia's most powerful media proprietors.

Personal facts

Birth dateDecember 17, 1937
Birth nameKerry Francis Bullmore Packer
Birth place
New South Wales , Sydney , Australia
Nationality
Australian nationality law
Date of deathDecember 26, 2005
Place of death
New South Wales , Sydney , Australia
Residence
Australia , Bellevue Hill New South Wales
Parents
Spouse
Order of Australia
Children
Relatives
Herbert Bullmore
Clyde Packer
Height (meters)1.9
Weight (Kilograms)127.0
Known for
Publishing and Broadcasting Limited
World Series Cricket

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External resources

  1. http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-LROIkCWCB4E/TgjYmVL32FI/AAAAAAAAFCk/q51UyoRmyGU/s1600/kerry-packer-whale.jpg
  2. http://www.acp.com.au
  3. http://www.economist.com/cities/displaystory.cfm?story_id=5354247&fsrc=nwl
  4. http://www.mediaman.com.au/profiles/packer1.html
  5. http://www.pbl.com.au
  6. http://www.theage.com.au/news/national/chip-off-the-old-block/2005/12/30/1135915692196.html