| Entry Type | Person |
| Surname | Simmonds |
| Forenames | Peter Lund |
| Epithet | author and journalist |
| Dates | 1814-1897 |
| Gender Identity | Male |
| History | He was a journalist and founder of Simmonds' Colonial Magazine and Foreign Miscellany, a magazine specifically focusing on the issues of British colonial matters and commercial affairs. As well as editing this magazine for many years, Simmonds produced a number of books on a variety of subjects including food, agriculture, international trade and polar exploration. |
| Relationships | Adopted by Lieutenant George Simminds, R.N., precise details of birth and parentage unknown and adoption obscure. |
| Key Events | Born in Aarhus, Denmark, 24 July 1814; died in London, 3 Oct 1897. |
| Source | W.H. Smith website; Oxford Dictionary of National Biography online |
| Authorised Form of Name | Simmonds; Peter Lund (1814-1897); author and journalist |
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