George H. Colton
19th century American newspaper editor / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
George Hooker Colton (October 15, 1818 – December 1, 1847) was an American newspaper editor who founded The American Review: A Whig Journal in 1844.[1][2] Colton served as the American Whig Review's editor from 1844 until his death in 1847, publishing from New York City.[1][2] After Colton's death, James Davenport Whelpley took over as chief editor.
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George Hooker Colton | |
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Born | (1818-10-15)October 15, 1818 Westford, New York, U.S. |
Died | December 1, 1847(1847-12-01) (aged 29) |
Alma mater | Yale University |
Occupation | Newspaper editor |
Years active | 1840–1847 |
Known for | Founding the American Whig Review |
Political party | Whig Party |
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