Walter Annenberg Politician

Walter Hubert Annenberg (March 13, 1908 – October 1, 2002) was an American publisher, philanthropist, and diplomat. He built up his family’s magazine business with great success, extending it into radio and TV. At Sunnylands, his grand estate near Palm Springs, California, he entertained royalty, presidents and many other celebrities. He was United States Ambassador to the United Kingdom 1969-74. A keen philanthropist, he was a trustee of the Eisenhower Fellowships, and is believed to have donated $2 billion to educational establishments and art galleries.

Personal facts

Walter Annenberg
Birth dateMarch 13, 1908
Birth place
Milwaukee , United States
Date of deathOctober 01, 2002
Place of death
Wynnewood Pennsylvania , United States
Residence
Wynnewood Pennsylvania , Rancho Mirage California
Resting place
Sunnylands , Rancho Mirage California , United States
Children
Wallis Annenberg

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