William Thomas Stead

William Thomas Stead was a pioneering British journalist and editor in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Known for innovative reporting and investigative journalism, he championed social reforms and used the media to highlight issues like poverty and child labor. Stead also believed in using journalism for moral and educational purposes. His work influenced modern investigative reporting and media advocacy. Sadly, he died in the sinking of the RMS Titanic in 1912, leaving a legacy of journalistic integrity and social conscience.