Joseph E. Atkinson
Canadian newspaper editor and activist (1865ā1948) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Joseph E. Atkinson (born Joseph Atkinson, December 23, 1865 ā May 8, 1948) was a Canadian newspaper editor and activist. Under his leadership the Toronto Star became one of the largest and most influential newspapers in Canada. Atkinson amassed a considerable fortune, eventually holding the controlling interest in the paper he edited. After his death, control of the paper passed to the trustees of the Atkinson Foundation, a major Canadian charity.[1]
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Joseph E. Atkinson | |
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Born | (1865-12-23)December 23, 1865 |
Died | May 8, 1948(1948-05-08) (aged 82) Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
Resting place | Oakville and St. Mary's Cemetery, Oakville, Ontario |
Nationality | Canadian |
Occupation | Newspaper editor |
Known for | Toronto Star publisher |
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A strict Methodist, he earned the nickname "Holy Joe."[2]