In which year was The Guardian founded?
1821
1859
1901
1936
Answer
The Guardian was founded in 1821 as The Manchester Guardian. It was established by John Edward Taylor with the aim of promoting the liberal interest in the aftermath of the Peterloo Massacre. The newspaper has since grown to become a leading daily in the UK.
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