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John Walter

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British publisher; founder of The Times newspaper of London (1738-1812)

JournalistsLived 1738 to 1812 · aged 74
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John Walter was an English newspaper publisher and founder of The Times newspaper, which he launched on 1 January 1785 as The Daily Universal Register. He was born in London and educated at Merchant Taylors' School, then located in London.

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Journalists
Type
Journalist
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deceased
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Lived 1738 to 1812 · aged 74
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