Peregrine Worsthorne
English journalist and author
Born
December 22nd, 1923
101 years ago
Died
2020
5 years ago — 97 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United Kingdom
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A prominent English journalist and author. Served as the editor of the Sunday Telegraph and contributed to various newspapers including The Spectator and the Daily Telegraph. Authored several books such as 'The Marriage of True Minds' and 'The Last of the English'. Gained a reputation for insightful commentary on political and social issues throughout the latter half of the 20th century.
Edited the Sunday Telegraph
Authored 'The Marriage of True Minds'
Contributed to The Spectator
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