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Quote by Roy Thomson, 1st Baron Thomson of Fleet

“I buy newspapers to make money to buy more newspapers to make more money.”

Quote by Roy Thomson, 1st Baron Thomson of Fleet

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Roy Thomson, 1st Baron Thomson of Fleet

Roy Thomson, 1st Baron Thomson of Fleet, was a prominent figure in the British broadcasting industry. Born on June 5, 1894, in Scotland, he passed away on August 4, 1976. He founded multiple broadcasting companies, significantly influencing the development of the broadcasting industry in the UK. more

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