Axel Springer (
May 2,
1912,
Altona,
Hamburg -
September 22,
1985,
West Berlin), was a
German journalist and the founder and owner of the
Axel Springer AG publishing company.Springer was born as Axel Cäsar Springer in
Hamburg, where his father worked as publisher. Springer's career started with the foundation of Axel Springer GmbH in Hamburg in
1947. He published the Hamburger Abendblatt newspaper, followed by some magazines, including the popular radio and TV programme magazine Hör zu. In
1952, Springer started the publication of the tabloid
Bild, becoming the daily newspaper for millions in Germany and one important influence on public opinion.
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