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Malcolm Forbes

American publisher (1919-1990) · United States · On the map · Politicians · Died at 70

Malcolm Stevenson Forbes was an American businessman and politician most prominently known as the publisher of Forbes magazine, which was founded by his father B. C. Forbes. He represented Somerset County in the New Jersey Senate from 1952 to 1958 and ran two campaigns for Governor of New Jersey.

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New Jersey Hall of Fame2008
Walter Cronkite Award for Excellence in Journalism1989
Bronze Star Medal
Purple Heart
Harmon Trophy
Pride of Performance
Aviation Hall of Fame and Museum of New Jersey

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In 1953, he lost the Republican nomination to Paul L. Troast, who had the support of most of the party establishment. In 1957, he won the Republican nomination but lost the general election to incumbent Governor Robert Meyner. He was known as an avid promoter of capitalism and free market economics and for an extravagant lifestyle, spending on parties, travel, and his collection of homes, yachts, aircraft, art, motorcycles, and Fabergé eggs.

Country
United States
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1919 to 1990 · aged 70

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