John Douglas Cook
John Douglas Cook (1808?โ1868) was a Scottish journalist, known as the founding editor of the
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He was born at
When John Walter was elected for
In 1854 Cook ceased to be editor of the Morning Chronicle on its sale to other proprietors. Contributors to the Chronicle then supported him in the Saturday Review, started in November 1855 on a new plan; and it was soon successful. Cook recognised talent and handled it well.[1]
In his later years Cook had a house at Tintagel in Cornwall, but was seldom absent from London. He continued to edit the Saturday Review till his death, 10 August 1868. [1] He was buried in Tintagel churchyard and a stained glass window in the parish church was added to commemorate him.[2]
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- ^ a b c d Stephen 1887.
- ISBN 0-9550097-0-7; p. 423
- Attribution
This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: Stephen, Leslie, ed. (1887). "Cook, John Douglas". Dictionary of National Biography. Vol. 12. London: Smith, Elder & Co. pp. 72โ73.
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