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Charles Wheeler

British journalist and broadcaster (1923-2008) · United Kingdom · On the map · Journalists · Died at 85

Sir Selwyn Charles Cornelius-Wheeler was a German-born British journalist and broadcaster. Having joined the BBC in 1947, he became the corporation's longest-serving foreign correspondent, remaining in the role until his death.

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