John Walter
British publisher; founder of The Times newspaper of London (1738-1812) · Journalists · Died at 74
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
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Journalist
Status
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Lived 1738 to 1812 · aged 74
