Edward Cave facts for kids
Edward Cave (born February 27 1691 – died January 10 1754) was an English printer, editor, and publisher. He is famous for creating The Gentleman's Magazine. This was the very first "general-interest" magazine in the world.
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Edward Cave's Early Life
Edward Cave was born in Newton, a small village near Rugby, Warwickshire. His father was a cobbler, which is someone who makes or fixes shoes. Edward went to grammar school in Rugby. However, he had to leave school early due to an incident.
After leaving school, Edward Cave worked at many different jobs. He sold timber (wood), and he also worked as a writer and a printer. These experiences helped him learn a lot about different businesses and how to put words on paper.
Creating the First Magazine
Edward Cave had a brilliant idea for a new type of publication. He wanted to create a periodical (something published regularly) that would cover all sorts of topics. This would include everything that educated people were interested in, from business news to poetry.
He tried to convince other printers and booksellers in London to help him with his idea. But no one seemed interested. So, Edward Cave decided to do it all by himself!
In 1731, he launched The Gentleman's Magazine. It quickly became very popular and was copied by many others. This magazine made Edward Cave a very wealthy man.
A Smart Businessman
Edward Cave was a very clever businessman. He put all his energy into making The Gentleman's Magazine a success. He rarely left his offices, which were located at St John's Gate, Clerkenwell in London.
He hired many writers to contribute to his magazine. The most famous of these writers was Samuel Johnson. Johnson was always grateful to Cave because he gave him his main job for many years. Edward Cave himself often wrote articles for the magazine using a special pen name: Sylvanus Urban.
Cotton Mill Venture
Edward Cave was also interested in new inventions. He got permission from a man named Lewis Paul to use 250 spindles for Paul's new roller-spinning machine. This machine was an early version of the water frame, which was used to spin cotton.
In 1742, Cave bought a place called Marvels Mill in Northampton. He turned this mill into a cotton mill. This was likely the first cotton spinning mill in the world that used water power. It was a big step forward for industry. Even though it seemed like a great idea, the mill did not make much money and closed around 1761.
Later Life
Edward Cave suffered from a painful condition called gout. He passed away on January 10 1754. He is buried at St. James Church in Clerkenwell.
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In Spanish: Edward Cave para niños
