Charles Diamond (17 November, 1858 – 19 February, 1934)[1] was an Irish newspaper entrepreneur and Labour Party politician.
Born in Derry, Ireland, Diamond later emigrated to England, settling in Newcastle-upon-Tyne by 1878.[2] After his education he worked as a journalist.[3]
In 1884, he launched The Irish Tribune and in 1887 acquired the Glasgow Observer as well as The Catholic News, which he both amalgamated into The Catholic Herald.[4] In 1888 he founded the Weekly Herald, Catholic Educator and Manchester Citizen newspapers.[5] In 1899, he bought the Aberdeen Catholic Herald.[6] Throughout his life he established 37 weekly newspapers.[3]
Diamond entered the British House of Commons in 1892, sitting for North Monaghan the following three years.[1] He contested Peckham in the 1918 general election and 1922 general election, as a Labour Party candidate, however was unsuccessful.[7] Extensive travels led him through Southern Africa, America and Southern Europe.[3]
In 1882, he married Jeannie, only daughter of Jeremiah McCarthy.[3]
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| Preceded by Pat O'Brien |
Member of Parliament for North Monaghan 1892 – 1895 |
Succeeded by Daniel MacAleese |