About James Huston
Lived 1820 – 1854 (aged 34). James Huston was a Canadian journalist.
James Huston (August 17, 1820 – September 21, 1854) was a Canadian typographer and journalist. Born in Quebec City, he was also a longtime member and subsequent President of the Institut canadien de Montréal.
Huston is best known as the compiler of Le répertoire national which was a collection of the works of Canadian writers for the previous half century.
He died in Quebec, aged 34.
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Who was James Huston?
Canadian journalist (1820–1854)
When was James Huston born?
James Huston was born on 17 August 1820 in Quebec City.
When did James Huston die?
James Huston died on 21 September 1854 in Quebec City.
What was James Huston's occupation?
James Huston was a journalist.
What nationality was James Huston?
James Huston was Canadian.
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· DBpedia: James Huston (typographer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). James Huston. https://biography.guide/james-huston-journalist/
MLA: "James Huston." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/james-huston-journalist/.
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