George Newnes
British politician (1851–1910) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Sir George Newnes, 1st Baronet (13 March 1851 – 9 June 1910) was a British publisher and editor and a founding figure in popular journalism. Newnes also served as a Liberal Party Member of Parliament for two decades. His company, George Newnes Ltd, was known for such periodicals as Tit-Bits and The Strand Magazine; it continued publishing consumer magazines such as Nova long after his death.
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Sir George Newnes Bt. | |
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Member of Parliament, Newmarket | |
In office 1885–1895 | |
Preceded by | N/A |
Succeeded by | Harry McCalmont |
Member of Parliament, Swansea | |
In office 1900–1910 | |
Preceded by | John Dillwyn-Llewellyn |
Succeeded by | Alfred Mond |
Personal details | |
Born | (1851-03-13)13 March 1851 Matlock Bath, Derbyshire, England |
Died | 9 June 1910(1910-06-09) (aged 59) Lynton, Devon, England |
Political party | Liberal |
Spouse |
Priscilla Hillyard (m. 1875) |
Children | 2, including Frank Newnes |
Parent | Thomas Mold Newnes |
Residence(s) | Hollerday House, Lynton, Devon |
Education | Silcoates School City of London School |
Occupation | Newspaper Proprietor, Publisher, Editor & Politician |
Known for | George Newnes Ltd. |
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