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Joseph Addison
Joseph Addison, oil painting by Michael Dahl, 1719; in the National Portrait Gallery, London.
The Tatler, a notable periodical launched by Sir Richard Steele in 1709, was published three times weekly until it ceased publication in January 1711.12
While Joseph Addison was a significant contributor to the publication, writing more than 40 of its 271 total numbers, the frequency of the periodical remained consistent throughout its run.12