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Percy Elland (7 October 1908–3 March 1960) was an English newspaper editor.

Born in Doncaster, Elland attended Doncaster Grammar School before entering journalism. [1] In 1952, he became editor of the Evening Standard, serving until 1959, but making few changes to the title. He then became a director and managing editor of the Standard, but died the following year. [1]

References

  1. ^ a b Who was who, vol. 5 (1961), p.343
Media offices
Preceded by Editor of the Evening Standard
1952–1959
Succeeded by