Édouard Charton was a French literary figure who founded the magazine Le Magasin pittoresque, and served as its editor-in-chief for fifty-five years (1833–88). He also served as director of publication of the French publisher Hachette for thirty years (1860–90).
- Occupation
- journalist, politician, lawyer, historian
- Position held
- Member of the 1848 Constituent Assembly, Q67201517, Q59147646, Prefect of Seine-et-Oise
- Citizenship
- France
- Born
- May 11, 1807
- Died
- February 27, 1890, February 26, 1890
