Arthur Fraser Walter

Arthur Fraser Walter

Arthur Fraser Walter (September 12, 1846–August 10, 1910) an English newspaper proprietor and the second son of John Walter (third).

Walter born on September 12, 1846. He studied at Eton College and Christ Church, Oxford. He entered Lindon's Inn to study law. He was called to the bar as a barrister, but never practiced. John Walter (second), the grandfather of Arthur, died on July 28, 1847. John Walter (third) succeeded to the management of "The Times" in 1847. Arther made agreements with the American firms to sell the Encyclopædia Britannica. He was also responsible for the establishment of the Times Book Club.

Walter's father died on November 3, 1894 and he became the new chief proprietor of "The Times" in 1894. He remained chief proprietor of "The Times" until 1908, when it was converted into a company. He then became chairman of the board of directors of the company which purchased the paper. He died on August 10, 1910.

Walter also held several other positions. He was a Lieutenant Colonel of Volunteers, a Director of the London & Southwestern Railway, High Steward of Wokingham, and a member of the Travelers' and Union Clubs.

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