About William Clayton
Lived 1884 – 1946 (aged 61). William Clayton was an American publisher and businessperson.
William Mann Clayton (July 14, 1884, London, England – April 5, 1946, New York City ) was an American pulp magazine publisher. His company published Snappy Stories, a men's magazine which was launched in 1912. He published many western pulps, and in 1930 launched Astounding Stories, which is still being published as of 2023 under the title Analog Science Fiction and Fact.
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Who was William Clayton?
U.S. pulp magazine publisher (1884–1946)
When was William Clayton born?
William Clayton was born on 14 July 1884.
When did William Clayton die?
William Clayton died on 5 April 1946.
What was William Clayton's occupation?
William Clayton was a publisher and businessperson.
What nationality was William Clayton?
William Clayton was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William Clayton. https://biography.guide/william-clayton/
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