Historical FigureAmerican1811 – 1872
Horrace Greeley
Founder of New York Tribune, influential 19th century journalist
Biography
American newspaper editor and founder of the New York Tribune, one of the most influential newspapers of the 19th century. He was a prominent voice in American journalism and politics during the Civil War era.
Quick Facts
Category
Historical Figure
Nationality
American
Born
1811
Died
1872
Thinking about the name
Horrace
Latin origin
“A doubled variant of Horace (adding an extra 'r'), this spelling variation gives the classical Roman name a weightier, more distinctive visual presence. It maintains all the literary and intellectual associations of Horace while offering rare individuality.”