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Claud Cockburn

British journalist (1904-1981) · United Kingdom · Journalists · Died at 77

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Francis Claud Cockburn was a British journalist. His saying "believe nothing until it has been officially denied" is widely quoted in journalistic studies, but he did not claim credit for originating it. He was the second cousin, once removed, of the novelists Alec Waugh and Evelyn Waugh.

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Francis Claud Cockburn was a British journalist. His saying "believe nothing until it has been officially denied" is widely quoted in journalistic studies, but he did not claim credit for originating it. He was the second cousin, once removed, of the novelists Alec Waugh and Evelyn Waugh. He lived at Brook Lodge, Youghal, County Cork, Ireland.

Country
United Kingdom
Category
Journalists
Type
Journalist
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1904 to 1981 · aged 77

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