Washington McLean (May, 1816 – December 8, 1890) was an American businessman of Scottish ancestry best known as the owner of the Cincinnati Enquirer newspaper. Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, in 1848 Washington McLean and his brother S.B.W. McLean acquired a share position in the Cincinnati Enquirer to be partners with editor James J. Faran. Washington McLean bought out Faran in the 1860s and in 1872 sold a half interest in the newspaper to his son.
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1816 Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
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8 December 1890 (aged 74) Washington, D.C., United States
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