James Silk Buckingham

James Silk Buckingham
James Silk Buckingham by Clara S. Lane
Born(1786-08-25)25 August 1786
Flushing, Cornwall, England
Died30 June 1855(1855-06-30) (aged 68)
London, England
OccupationsAuthor, journalist, traveller

James Silk Buckingham (25 August 1786 – 30 June 1855) was a British mariner, parliamentarian, author, journalist and traveller. His achievements were varied and many. He contributed to Indian journalism and was a pioneer among the Europeans who fought for a liberal press in India. He was reforming parliamentarian in Britain and a prolific journalist and author.

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