About Harold Wincott
Lived 1906 – 1969 (aged 62). Harold Wincott was a British economist, journalist and editor.
Harold Edward Wincott CBE (13 September 1906 – 5 March 1969) was a British economist and journalist.
Early life Harold Wincott was born in north London, where his father ran a small family business of heraldic engravers. He went to Hornsey County School, leaving at 16. The Conservative politician John Biffen has claimed: "If I had a mentor, it was probably Harold Wincott".
Wincott Foundation
The Wincott Foundation was established in 1970 in honour of Harold Wincott's achievements, with the purpose of supporting and encouraging high quality economic, financial, and business journalism. The Foundation sponsors annual awards for economic, financial, and business journalism in the UK, and provides fellowships and scholarships to journalists.
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Who was Harold Wincott?
British economist and journalist (1906-1969)
When was Harold Wincott born?
Harold Wincott was born on 13 September 1906.
When did Harold Wincott die?
Harold Wincott died on 5 March 1969.
What was Harold Wincott's occupation?
Harold Wincott was an economist, journalist and editor.
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Harold Wincott was British.
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