John Strachey (journalist) facts for kids
John St Loe Strachey was an important British journalist and newspaper owner. He was born on February 9, 1860, and passed away on August 26, 1927. He spent most of his life working with words and news.
Who Was John St Loe Strachey?
John St Loe Strachey came from a well-known family. His father was Sir Edward Strachey, and his mother was Mary Isabella. He had two brothers, Edward and Henry. John went to famous schools like Eton College and Balliol College, Oxford. After college, he studied to become a lawyer, a process called being "called to the Bar." However, he decided to follow his passion for writing and news instead.
A Career in Journalism
John St Loe Strachey became a very successful journalist. From 1887 to 1925, he was the editor of a famous magazine called The Spectator. Being an editor means he was in charge of what was published in the magazine. He also edited another magazine, The Cornhill Magazine, between 1896 and 1897. He was good friends with a diplomat named Sir Cecil Spring Rice, and they wrote many letters to each other over the years.
John Strachey's Family Life
John St Loe Strachey had two children. His son, also named John, grew up to become a politician. He was a member of the Labour Party and even served as a government minister. John St Loe Strachey's daughter, Amabel, married a well-known architect named Clough Williams-Ellis.
See also
- Strachey Baronets
