Alfred Charles William Harmsworth, Viscount Northcliffe: Quick Facts

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Also Known As	Lord Northcliffe • Baron Northcliffe of the Isle of Thanet • Harmsworth, Alfred Charles William, Viscount Northcliffe of Saint Peter
Born	July 15, 1865 • Ireland
Died	August 14, 1922 (aged 57) • London • England
Founder	“The Mirror”

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