Nelson Poynter | |
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| Born | 1903 Sullivan, Indiana, U.S. |
| Died | 1978 St. Petersburg, Florida, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Indiana University Yale University |
| Occupation(s) | Publisher, media proprietor |
| Spouse | Marian Knauss |
Nelson Poynter (1903–1978) was an American publisher and media proprietor. He was the owner of the Times Publishing Company, and the co-founder of the Congressional Quarterly. He is the namesake of the Poynter Institute.