Charles H. Taylor (publisher)
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"General Charles Taylor" redirects here. For the former President of Liberia, see Charles Taylor (Liberian politician).
Charles Henry Taylor (July 14, 1846 – June 22, 1921) was an American journalist and politician. He created the modern Boston Globe, acting as its publisher starting in 1873. He was elected to the Massachusetts House of Representatives in 1872,[1] and later served as private secretary to the Governor of Massachusetts.[2]
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Charles H. Taylor | |
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Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives | |
Personal details | |
Born | July 14, 1846 Charlestown, Massachusetts, U.S. |
Died | June 22, 1921 (aged 74) Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. |
Spouse | Georgiana Olivia Davis (m. 1867–1919; her death) |
Children | 5, including William O. Taylor and John I. Taylor |
Occupation | Journalist, publisher |
Known for | First publisher of The Boston Globe |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States Union |
Branch/service | Union Army |
Unit | 38th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment Massachusetts Volunteers |
Battles/wars | American Civil War Siege of Port Hudson |
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