Robert Murdoch (Rupert's father)

Leslie Murdoch was Rupert Murdoch’s father, a Scottish journalist and teacher. He worked in education and local journalism, supporting his family financially. While not as publicly known as his son Rupert, Leslie’s background in media and communication influenced Rupert’s early interest in newspapers. Leslie was responsible for guiding his family through challenging times and fostering Rupert’s ambitions in media—laying an unspoken foundation for Rupert’s later global media empire.