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Alfred Harmsworth, 1st Viscount Northcliffe

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Alfred Harmsworth, 1st Viscount Northcliffe

British noble (1865–1922)

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About Alfred Harmsworth, 1st Viscount Northcliffe

Alfred Charles William Harmsworth, 1st Viscount Northcliffe, was a British newspaper and publishing magnate. As owner of the Daily Mail and the Daily Mirror, he was an early developer of popular journalism, and he exercised vast influence over British popular opinion during the Edwardian era. Lord Beaverbrook said he was "the greatest figure who ever strode down Fleet Street." About the beginning of the 20th century there were increasing attempts to develop popular journalism intended for the working class and tending to emphasize sensational topics. Harmsworth was the main innovator.

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Occupation: politician, publisher, journalist, businessperson
Position held: member of the House of Lords
Citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
Born: July 15, 1865
Died: August 14, 1922

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