John Walter (publisher)

John Walter (1 January 1738 – 17 November 1812) was an English newspaper publisher and founder of The Times newspaper, which he launched on 1 January 1785 as The Daily Universal Register. He was born in London and educated at Merchant Taylors' School, then located in London.

For his descendents, see John Walter (editor, born 1776) and John Walter (editor, born 1818).

John Walter
Born(1738-01-01)1 January 1738
London, England
Died16 November 1812(1812-11-16) (aged 74)
Teddington, Middlesex, England
EducationMerchant Taylors' School
Spouse
Frances Landen
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(m. 1759)​
Children6, including John
RelativesHarriet Walter (great-great-great-great-granddaughter)
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