Charles de Young
Charles de Young | |
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Photo of Charles de Young published by his friend Charles Warren Stoddard in 1907 | |
| Born | January 8, 1846 |
| Died | April 23, 1880 (aged 34) San Francisco, California |
| Cause of death | Gunshot wound |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Newspaper publisher |
| Years active | 1859–1880 |
| Known for | Co-founder and editor-in-chief of San Francisco Chronicle |
| Parent(s) | Miechel de Young Amelia Morange |
| Relatives | M. H. de Young (brother) |
Charles de Young (January 8, 1846 – April 23, 1880) was an American journalist and businessman. He, along with his younger brother M. H. de Young, founded the newspaper The Daily Dramatic Chronicle, which became the San Francisco Chronicle, and was its editor-in-chief. He was murdered by Isaac M. Kalloch, son of Isaac S. Kalloch, the Mayor of San Francisco, in revenge for a feud Charles had with the mayor.