Who was Edward Cave?
Q: Who was Edward Cave?
A: Edward Cave was an English printer, editor and publisher. He is most well known for creating the first general-interest magazine called The Gentleman's Magazine in 1731.
Q: Where was Edward Cave born?
A: Edward Cave was born in Newton near Rugby, Warwickshire.
Q: What did Edward Cave do before starting The Gentleman's Magazine?
A: Before starting The Gentleman's Magazine, Edward Cave worked at a number of different jobs such as selling timber, writing and printing.
Q: What famous writer wrote for The Gentleman's Magazine?
A: Samuel Johnson wrote for The Gentleman's Magazine and was always thankful to Edward Cave for having given him his main job for many years.
Q: What invention did Edward Cave get permission from Lewis Paul to use?
A: Edward Cave got permission from Lewis Paul to use 250 spindles for his patent roller-spinning machine, an early model of the water frame.
Q: What business venture did not make much money for Edward Cave?
A: In 1742 he bought Marvels Mill at Northampton and made this into a cotton mill which unfortunately did not make much money and closed about 1761.
Q: Where is Edward Cave buried?
A:Edward is buried at St James Church in Clerkenwell.
