George Murray Smith

Frequently asked questions

• What is George Murray Smith known for?

  George Murray Smith was a prominent Victorian publisher, best known for founding and publishing the Cornhill Magazine and for initiating the Dictionary of National Biography. He also published works by notable authors like Charlotte Brontë, William Makepeace Thackeray, and George Eliot.

• Did George Murray Smith use any pen names?

  George Murray Smith was primarily known as a publisher and did not write under any known pen names. His contributions were mainly in the realm of publishing and editing rather than authorship.