About Richard Kelly
Lived 1810 – 1884 (aged 73–74). Richard Kelly was a British businessperson.
Richard John Kelly (1810–1884) was an Irish journalist and the founder of The Tuam Herald.
Kelly was a native of Loughrea, County Galway, and launched The Tuam Herald newspaper on 13 May 1837; it has been in continuous publication ever since. He was the proprietor and editor until succeeded by his son, Jasper, who was a journalist. Jasper died in his thirties, leaving a young family, and Richard resumed management of the paper on behalf of his grandchildren.
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Who was Richard Kelly?
Irish founder of the Tuam Herald
When was Richard Kelly born?
Richard Kelly was born in 1810.
When did Richard Kelly die?
Richard Kelly died on 4 September 1884 in Dublin.
What was Richard Kelly's occupation?
Richard Kelly was a businessperson.
What nationality was Richard Kelly?
Richard Kelly was British.
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· DBpedia: Richard Kelly (The Tuam Herald)
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