John Edward Taylor

John Edward Taylor (11 September 1791 – 6 January 1844) was the founder of the Manchester Guardian newspaper, later to become The Guardian.

Read more about John Edward Taylor:  Early Life, Membership of The Little Circle, Manchester Guardian, Death, Legacy

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