Thomas George Love | |
|---|---|
| Editor of The British Packet, and Argentine News | |
| In office 1826–1845 | |
| Succeeded by | Gilbert Ramsay |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1793 London, England |
| Died | 1845 Buenos Aires, Argentina |
| Resting place | British cemetery |
| Nationality |  British |
| Occupation | Journalist Agent |
| Profession | Bookkeeper |
Thomas George Love (1793-1845) was a British Agent and bookkeeper. [1] He was founder of The British Packet, and Argentine News , and its editor from 1826 to 1845. [2]
He was born in London, England (United Kingdom), and arrived at the port of Buenos Aires in 1820 from Cape of Good Hope. [3] In 1825, he wrote "A five years' residence in Buenos Ayres: during the years 1820 to 1825", a classic book where he tells his experiences in the city. [4]
In 1826 Thomas George Love founded the newspaper British Packet, edited for the British, Irish and American population of Buenos Aires. He died in 1845, being buried on November 30, in the Dissident Cemetery of Victoria Street. [5] After his death took over the newspaper Gilbert Ramsay. [6]
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