Background
WHITEING, Richard was born on July 27, 1840 in Loudon. Father was in the Inland Revenue Department, Somerset House.
WHITEING, Richard was born on July 27, 1840 in Loudon. Father was in the Inland Revenue Department, Somerset House.
Privately. First a pupil of the late Benjamin Wyon, Medallist and Chief Engraver of Her Majesty’s Seals. In 1866, first essay in journalism—series of satirical papers, political and social, in Evening Star, afterwards republished as “Mr. Sprouts—his Opinions”.
Leader-writer and correspondent, Morning Star.
Editorial department, Press Association. Editorial stall, Manchester Guardian. Paris Correspondent, Manchester Guardian, World (London), World (New York), etc.
Returned to London to join editorial staff, Daily News. Author and journalist.
Club : National Liberal.