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Edward Bernays

American propaganda and marketing pioneer (1891-1995)

  • Fame57.2
  • Momentum0.0
  • Wikipedia34.5K
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Lived 1891–1995, aged 104United States
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    39 languages
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  • Era
    1891–1995
    Aged 104
  • Known for
    Propaganda: Engineerin…
    2018
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Updated 2026-06-21

Edward Louis Bernays was an Austrian-American pioneer in the field of public relations and propaganda, referred to in his obituary as "the father of public relations". While credited with advancing the profession of public relations, his techniques have been criticized for manipulating public opinion, often in ways that undermined individual autonomy and democratic values.

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