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C. P. Scott

British journalist, publisher and politician (1846-1932) · United Kingdom · On the map · Journalists · Died at 85

Charles Prestwich Scott, usually cited as C. P. Scott, was a British journalist, publisher and politician. Born in Bath, Somerset, he was the editor of The Manchester Guardian from 1872 until 1929 and its owner from 1907 until his death.

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He was also a Liberal Member of Parliament and pursued a progressive-liberal agenda in the pages of the newspaper.

Country
United Kingdom
Category
Journalists
Type
Journalist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1846 to 1932 · aged 85