Episode 2 of 2
Establishment of the Madras Courier
- When
- October 1785
- Where
- Madras Presidency
- Part of
- Launch of the Madras Courier
Richard Johnston founded the Madras Courier in October 1785, creating the first newspaper in the Madras Presidency.
Richard Johnston, a British Army officer turned printer, established the Madras Courier in October 1785. One source dates the founding to 12 October 1785, while a legacy record gives 13 October 1785; the exact day remains unresolved. It was the first newspaper published in Madras, following the Bengal Gazette's 1780 launch in Calcutta.
Sources
- Madras Courier Wikipedia, revision of 2025-10-12
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