John Maurice Shaftesley
English journalist & writer (1901–1981)
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John Maurice Shaftesley OBE (1901–1981) was an English journalist and writer, and editor of The Jewish Chronicle from 1946 to 1958.[1][2]
Born1901
Died1981 (aged 79–80)
OccupationJournalist, writer
John Maurice Shaftesley | |
|---|---|
| Editor, The Jewish Chronicle | |
| In office 1946–1958 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1901 |
| Died | 1981 (aged 79–80) |
| Occupation | Journalist, writer |
Educated at Salford Grammar School, he soon began a career in journalism. He was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in 1956.[1]
He was the uncle of American volcanologist David Richardson.[citation needed]
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