Cissy Patterson
Eleanor Josephine Medill "Cissy" Patterson, Countess Gizycki (November 7, 1881 – July 24, 1948) was an American journalist and newspaper editor, publisher and owner. She was one of the first women to head a major daily newspaper, the Washington Times-Herald in Washington, D.C.
Eleanor, Countess Gizycki | |
|---|---|
Eleanor "Cissy" Patterson | |
| Born | Elinor Josephine Patterson November 7, 1881 |
| Died | July 24, 1948 (aged 66) Mount Airy, Rosaryville, Maryland |
| Education | Miss Porter's School |
| Spouse |
Count Josef Gizycki
(m. 1904, divorced) |
| Children | Felicia Leonora Gizycki |
| Parent(s) | Robert Wilson Patterson Elinor Medill Patterson |
| Relatives | Joseph Medill Patterson (brother) Joseph Medill (grandfather) |
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