William Thomas Stead

William Thomas Stead (5 July 1849 – 15 April 1912) was a British writer and journalist. He was a pioneer of investigative journalism, and one of the most controversial figures in British journalism during the Victorian era.

His death occurred during the sinking of RMS Titanic.

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Encyclopedia Titanica: Biography of William Thomas Stead

Category:English journalists
Category:1849 births
Category:1912 deaths
Category:Victims of the RMS Titanic
Category:Writers from Northumberland