Charles de Young was an American journalist and businessman. He, along with his younger brother M. H. de Young, founded the newspaper The Daily Dramatic Chronicle, which became the San Francisco Chronicle, and was its editor-in-chief. He was murdered by Isaac M. Kalloch, son of Isaac S. Kalloch, the Mayor of San Francisco, in revenge for a feud Charles had with the mayor.
- Occupation
- journalist, businessperson
- Citizenship
- United States
- Born
- January 8, 1846
- Died
- April 23, 1880
