Paul Dana (August 20, 1852 – April 7, 1930) was an American journalist and editor of the New York Sun.
Early life
Dana was born in New York City on August 20, 1852. He was the son of Charles Anderson Dana (1819–1897) and Eunice (née MacDaniel) Dana (1824–1903). His sister, Ruth (née Dana) Draper, was the mother of Ruth Draper, the celebrated stage actress.
He graduated from Harvard University, with an A.B., in 1874 and Columbia Law School, with an LL.B., in 1878, and was admitted to the Bar shortly thereafter.
Career
In 1880, he joined the staff of the New York Sun and in 1897 succeeded his father as editor. He retired in 1903. His office was at 170 Nassau Street. During World War I, he was stationed at Namur from May to June, 1915 as a member of the Committee for Relief in Belgium.
