Manchester Boddy
Manchester Boddy | |
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Boddy in 1936 | |
| Born | Elias Manchester Boddy November 1, 1891 Lake Tapps, Washington, U.S. |
| Died | May 12, 1967 (aged 75) |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Newspaper publisher |
Elias Manchester Boddy (/ˈboʊdiː/; November 1, 1891– May 12, 1967) was an American newspaper publisher. He rose from poverty to become the publisher of a major California newspaper and a candidate for Congress. His estate, Descanso Gardens, was deeded to the County of Los Angeles in 1953 as a floral park.