J. R. Black

Journalist, Visual Artist

1826 – 1880

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Who was J. R. Black?

John Reddie Black was a Scottish publisher, journalist, writer, photographer, and singer. Much of his career was spent in China and Japan where he published several newspapers including The Far East, a fortnightly newsmagazine illustrated with original photographs.

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Born
Jan 8, 1826
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  • Scotland
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Died
Jun 11, 1880

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on July 23, 2013

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