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James Donaldson
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q4718741 · wikidata
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Alexander Donaldson
1701-01-01 – 1794-03-11
Life & Legacy
Alexander Donaldson (1727 – 11 March 1794) was a Scottish bookseller, publisher, and printer. Donaldson was the founding publisher of the weekly newspaper, the Edinburgh Advertiser. He was also known for selling cheap copies of books after their copyright had expired in disregard to London booksellers' opinions on literary property.
Occupation & Career
businessperson, bookseller
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- Wikidata population candidate Q4718741 — wikidata View source
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