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Gleeson White

1851 – 1898

English writer and editor

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Lived 1851 – 1898 (aged 46–47). Gleeson White was a British journalist, writer and art historian, known for The Studio (magazine).

Joseph William Gleeson White (1851–1898), often known as Gleeson White, was an English writer on art.

Life He was born in Christchurch, Dorset and educated at Christ Church School and afterward became a member of the Art Workers Guild. While living in Christchurch, he had briefly housed Richard Le Gallienne during the summer of 1888. He moved to New York City in 1890 where he conducted the Art Amateur (1891–92). He returned to England in 1893. He was the first serving editor of The Studio, founded by Charles Holme in 1893 (Lewis Hind had acted as editor for four months before the launch of the magazine). In 1895 Holme took over as editor himself, although Gleeson White continued to contribute for the rest of his life.

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Important facts

Born
1851, Christchurch, Dorset
Birth century
Died
1898
Known for
The Studio (magazine)
Also known as
Joseph Gleeson White, Joseph William Gleeson White

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Who was Gleeson White?

English writer and editor (1851–1898)

When was Gleeson White born?

Gleeson White was born in 1851 in Christchurch, Dorset.

When did Gleeson White die?

Gleeson White died in 1898.

What was Gleeson White's occupation?

Gleeson White was a journalist, writer and art historian.

What was Gleeson White known for?

Gleeson White was known for The Studio (magazine).

What nationality was Gleeson White?

Gleeson White was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Gleeson White

· Wikidata: Q5567501

· DBpedia: Joseph Gleeson White

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