Arunah Shepherdson Abell

Arunah Shepherdson Abell (August 10 1806-April 19 1888) was an American publisher and philanthropist. Born in East Providence, Rhode Island, he became a journeyman printer in the 1820s, and, after mastering the trade, moved to Baltimore to found the Baltimore Sun in 1837. He remained owner of the paper the rest of his life, and his heirs retained control of it until 1910.

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August 10 - 1806 - April 19 - 1888 - American - Publisher - Philanthropist - East Providence - Rhode Island - 1820s - Baltimore - Baltimore Sun - 1837 - 1910

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Abell is memorialised in the name of Baltimore's Abell building and one of the Liberty ships was named after him.

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Baltimore - Liberty ship

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