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First Publication

Name: First Publication
Start: 1855-06-29
Location: London

When: 29 June 1855
Where: London
Part of: The Daily Telegraph begins publication in London

The first edition of The Daily Telegraph and Courier was published in London on 29 June 1855.

Joseph Moses Levy, owner of The Sunday Times, agreed to print the newspaper. The launch was motivated by Sleigh's desire to air a personal grievance against Prince George, Duke of Cambridge. The paper aimed to be cheaper than competitors.

Sources

The Daily Telegraph Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-03

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