Dorothy Bullitt
Dorothy Stimson Bullitt (February 5, 1892 – June 27, 1989) was an American businesswoman and philanthropist. A radio and television pioneer, she founded King Broadcasting Company, a major owner of broadcast stations in Seattle, Washington. She was the first woman in the United States to buy and manage a television station.
Dorothy Stimson Bullitt | |
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| Born | February 5, 1892 Seattle, Washington, United States |
| Died | June 27, 1989 (aged 97) Seattle, Washington, United States |
| Resting place | Evergreen Washelli Memorial Park |
| Nationality | American |
| Other names | Dorothy Frances Stimson |
| Occupation(s) | Broadcaster, realtor, philanthropist |
| Title | Founder/President/Chairwoman, King Broadcasting Co. (1946–1977) |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | A. Scott Bullitt (1877-1932) (1918-1932, his death) |
| Children | Charles Stimson Bullitt (1919-2009) Priscilla Bullitt Collins (1920-2003) Harriet Overton Bullitt (1924-2022) |
| Parent(s) | Charles D. Stimson (1857-1928) Harriet Overton Stimson (1862-1936) |
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