About David Murray
Lived 1888 – 1962 (aged 73–74). David Murray was a writer, newspaper editor and text editor, known for Times Literary Supplement.
David Leslie Murray (5 February 1888 – 1962) was a British writer and editor of the Times Literary Supplement from 1938 to 1945.
Biography Murray was born in London on 5 February 1888. He was educated at Harrow School and Balliol College, Oxford. Murray first pursued a career in acting before joining staff of the Times Literary Supplement in 1920. In 1962, Murray died from suicide by poison.
Books Pragmatism (1912) Scenes and Silhouettes (1926) Disraeli (1927) Trumpeter, Sound! (1934) Regency: A Quadruple Portrait (1936) Enter Three Witches (1942) Folly Bridge: a romantic tale (1945)
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Who was David Murray?
British writer and newspaper editor (1888–1962)
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David Murray was born on 5 February 1888 in London.
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David Murray died in 1962.
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David Murray was a writer, newspaper editor and text editor.
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David Murray was known for Times Literary Supplement.
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