Phoebe Hearst Cooke facts for kids
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Phoebe Hearst Cooke
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Phoebe Millicent Hearst
July 13, 1927 |
| Died | November 18, 2012 (aged 85) |
| Citizenship | United States |
| Occupation | Businesswoman, philanthropist |
| Board member of | Hearst Corporation |
| Spouse(s) | Philip Edward Tovrea Jr. Amory "Jack" Cooke (dec) |
| Children | Phoebe "Misty" Tovrea Lipari |
| Parent(s) | George Randolph Hearst (father) Blanche Ellen Hearst (Wilbur) (mother) |
Phoebe Millicent Hearst Cooke (July 13, 1927 – November 18, 2012) was an American businesswoman. She was also a generous person who gave money to good causes, known as a philanthropist. She was a granddaughter of William Randolph Hearst, who was a very famous newspaper publisher.
Phoebe Cooke was a member of the board of directors for the Hearst Corporation. This is a big company that owns many newspapers, magazines, and TV channels. She served on the board from 1962 to 1998. Her twin brother, George Randolph Hearst Jr., was also involved with the Hearst Corporation.
Life and Interests
Phoebe Cooke lived most of her life in Woodside, California. She loved horses and was very active in the equestrian community. This means she was involved with horse riding and horse-related activities.
Helping Others with Horses
She supported a special program called the National Center For Equine Facilitated Therapy. This program uses horses to help people. It's a type of therapy where people interact with horses to improve their physical and emotional health.
Special Recognition
In 1996, Phoebe Cooke was honored for her contributions. She was added to the Hall of Great Westerners. This is a special part of the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum. It recognizes people who have made important contributions to the history and culture of the American West.
