Louis Silberkleit

Louis Silberkleit
Born17 November 1900
New York City, U.S.
DiedFebruary 21, 1986(1986-02-21) (aged 85)
New York City, U.S.
EducationMorris High School (Bronx) (1919)
New York Law School (1934)
OccupationPublisher
Known forCo-founder of Columbia Publications
Co-founder and Publisher of Archie Comics
Co-founder of Belmont Books
SuccessorMichael I. Silberkleit
Spouse(s)Lillian Meisel (1926–1970)
Nicole Bernheim (1972–1986)
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Louis Horace Silberkleit (/ˈsɪlbərklt/;[1] 17 November 1900 – 21 February 1986) was an American publisher of magazines, books, and comic books; together with Maurice Coyne and John L. Goldwater, he co-founded MLJ Magazines (later known as Archie Comics), and served as its publisher for many years.