Conrad Black
Conrad Black is a Canadian-born British businessman, author, and former newspaper publisher known for building a major international media empire through Hollinger International.
Conrad Black is a Canadian-born British businessman, author, and former newspaper publisher known for building a major international media empire through Hollinger International. He was convicted in the United States of fraud-related offences in 2007, served a prison sentence, and was later pardoned in 2019. He has also written biographies and political history books and has been a public commentator on politics and media.
Early life and education
Conrad Black was born in Montreal in 1944 and later attended Upper Canada College and Carleton University, according to biographical accounts. Early reporting describes him as entering business and media at a young age.
Media career
Black co-founded and expanded newspaper holdings that became Hollinger International, which controlled major titles in Canada and abroad. He also founded the National Post in 1998 and served as publisher of several large newspapers.
Legal case and pardon
In 2007, Black was convicted in the United States of mail fraud and obstruction of justice. He served time in prison and was later pardoned by President Donald Trump in 2019.
Writing and commentary
Black has published biographies and historical works, including books on Franklin D. Roosevelt, Richard Nixon, Maurice Duplessis, and Donald Trump. He has also contributed columns and commentary on politics, economics, and history.
Key facts
- Black built one of the world’s largest newspaper groups through Hollinger International.
- He was born in Montreal in 1944.
- He founded the National Post in 1998.
- He was convicted in 2007 of mail fraud and obstruction of justice and served a prison sentence in the United States.
- He received a pardon from U.S. President Donald Trump in 2019.
Black was born in Montreal and became one of the most prominent Canadian media figures of the late 20th century. He founded the National Post and owned or influenced several major Canadian newspapers, making him a significant figure in Canadian media history.[1][4][5][7]
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References
- Encyclopaedia Britannica — https://www.britannica.com/money/Conrad-BlackSupports: Birth details, Canadian-born British businessman description, Hollinger International, 2007 conviction.
- The Canadian Encyclopedia — https://thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/conrad-moffat-blackSupports: Biography, newspaper ownership, conviction, 2019 pardon, author and columnist roles.
- Chartwell Speakers — https://www.chartwellspeakers.com/speaker/conrad-black/Supports: Founding of the National Post, newspaper holdings, books, commentary roles.
- CBC News — https://www.cbc.ca/news2/background/black_conrad/rise-fall.htmlSupports: Career timeline, early newspaper acquisitions, growth of Hollinger, empire scale.
- Penguin Random House — https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/authors/2428/conrad-black/Supports: Authorship, House of Lords membership, newspaper leadership, Canadian residence.
- Jewish Telegraphic Agency — https://www.jta.org/2004/01/04/lifestyle/the-rise-of-conrad-blackSupports: Background on rise in newspaper publishing and status as a media baron.
- CBS News — https://www.cbsnews.com/news/who-is-conrad-black-meet-the-man-pardoned-by-president-trump/Supports: Conviction, pardon, business history, Trump connection.