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John Thadeus Delane

Editor of The Times during Victoria's reign.

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Also known as Mr. Delane

First appearance: v lord palmerston

John Thadeus Delane shows up with force in Old Age. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Editor of The Times; the Queen asks him to write articles about the frivolity of the Higher Classes.
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In Old Age: Editor of The Times; the Queen asks him to write articles about the frivolity of the Higher Classes. Later, in I: Editor of The Times; receives a letter from the Queen asking for articles on the dangers of…

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