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Hooper, Wynnard. Adm. pens. at CLARE, Oct. 18, 1871. [S. of George, gent., of Kensington, London, military historian. B. Mar. 14, 1854. School, St Paul's (exhibitioner).] Matric. Lent, 1872; B.A. 1875; M.A. 1883. Journalist; under Sir R. Giffen on the Statist. Financial and commercial adviser to the editor of The Times, 1882-1914; City Editor, 1895-1914. A distinguished technical journalist, noted for his independent character and inside knowledge of City men and City movements; possessed a sound knowledge of economics. Contributed papers to the Royal Statistical Society and to Palgrave's Dictionary of Political Economy; edited a re-issue of his father's Study of the Sedan Campaign. Twice married. Died s.p. Aug. 24, 1935, at Eltham. (St Paul's Sch. Reg.; The Times, Aug. 26, 1935.) | Wynnard HOOPER Approx. lifespan: 18541935 pens. Clare College adm1871:10:18 s. of George HOOPER gent: Kensington, London , "military historian." b. 1854:03:14 Sch: St Paul's School [St Paul's], [London], ( Mr EDWARDS ) Matric. 1872:01LT: BA 1875 MA 1883 Journalist; under Sir R. Giffen on the Statist . Financial and commercial adviser to the editor of The Times 1882-1914 City Editor: 1895-1914 A distinguished technical journalist, noted for his independent character and inside knowledge of City men and City movements; possessed a sound knowledge of economics. Contributed papers to the Royal Statistical Society and to Palgrave's Dictionary of Political Economy ;edited a re-issue of his father's Study of the Sedan Campaign "Twice married." d. s.p. Eltham, [London], 1935:08:24 ( St Paul's School Reg ; The Times 1935:08:26) |