Dorothy Bullitt

Dorothy Stimson Bullitt
Born(1892-02-05)February 5, 1892
Seattle, Washington,
United States
DiedJune 27, 1989(1989-06-27) (aged 97)
Seattle, Washington,
United States
Resting placeEvergreen Washelli Memorial Park
NationalityAmerican
Other namesDorothy Frances Stimson
Occupation(s)Broadcaster, realtor, philanthropist
TitleFounder/President/Chairwoman, King Broadcasting Co. (1946–1977)
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse(s)A. Scott Bullitt (1877-1932)
(1918-1932, his death)
Children3, including Priscilla Bullitt Collins

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.


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