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Adam Black

Scottish publisher and politician (1784-1874) · Politicians · Died at 89

Adam Black was a Scottish publisher and politician. He founded the A & C Black publishing company, and published the 7th, 8th and 9th editions of the Encyclopædia Britannica.

Adam Black is read about 9 times a day, in 6 languages.

A typical day, 30 days to 17 June 2026

The middle day of the days counted, so one week of news cannot move it. The line under it is the last 60 days, one point a day.

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Awards

Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh

About this person

Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1784 to 1874 · aged 89