Who is this person?

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(09-20-2018 06:10 PM)AussieMick Wrote:  

(09-20-2018 05:13 AM)AussieMick Wrote:  No, sorry Roger ... the age of this person was similar to Matheny (11 years younger and died 10 years before him) ... but this person was never a best man .

Lincoln was one of this person's many admirers. Napoleon III was another admirer. Queen Victoria ? ... well, they apparently met, but as to the Queen's reaction ... I'm not sure.

One more hint ... Eva might be best placed to get the answer.

And one or two more hints this person ( why do I keep using that word?) was described as "magnificent" by some.

looks like this one is testing you ... I'll give the answer in 24 hours (7pm Washington time).

Another clue ... this person was a trendsetter and would be very much at home in the media now.

Stop the presses! There was a very young German journalist who followed Lincoln's campaign. Are you referring to Henry Villard?