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William Thomas Stead was an English newspaper editor who, as a pioneer of investigative journalism, became a controversial figure of the Victorian era. Stead published a series of hugely influential campaigns whilst editor of The Pall Mall Gazette, and he is best known for his 1885 series of articles, The Maiden Tribute of Modern Babylon, written in support of a bill to raise the age of consent from 13 to 16, dubbed the "Stead Act."
BornJuly 05, 1849, Embleton, Northumberland, England
DiedApril 15, 1912, RMS Titanic (sunk), Atlantic Ocean
MonumentsNew York NY, 91st St and Central Park East and Victoria Embankment in London near to Fleet Street
EducationSilcoates School
OccupationNewspaper editor
Notable workThe Maiden Tribute of Modern Babylon
StyleSensationalism
Home townHowdon
Salary£250 a year at the Northern Echo
Net worth£13,000 probate

About William Thomas Stead

Journalist William Thomas Stead was born in England on July 5, 1849. He dies at the age of 62, on April 15, 1912.

His superb essay collection "The Maiden Tribute to Modern Babylon" established him as a journalistic legend and newspaper editor. He is widely regarded as the first to use the media to influence public opinion and legislation.

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William Thomas Stead before becoming famous

William Thomas Stead was born in the Zodiac sign Cancer (The Crab), and 1849 is also the year of Rooster (雞) in the Chinese Zodiac.

His father schooled him at home, teaching him the Bible and making certain he was almost fluent in Latin.

Achievement of William Thomas Stead

He died in the Titanic shipwreck the same year he was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize.

William Thomas Stead's Family, Spouse, Dating and Relationship

His father was Rev. William Stead, a Congregational minister.

William Thomas Stead Collabed with

He and "Macy's" co-owner Entrepreneur Isidor Straus both died on the Titanic.

William Thomas Stead Income & Net worth

William Thomas Stead's income mainly comes from the work that created his reputation: a journalist. Networth of William Thomas Stead in 2024 is 3,000,000$+. He is Millionaire!

William Thomas Stead Height and Weight

How tall is William Thomas Stead? At the age of 62, William Thomas Stead height is 5'9" (1.75m).

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Latest information about William Thomas Stead updated on March 20 2023.