David Syme, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

David Syme

Scottish-Australian newspaper proprietor

Date of Birth: 02-Oct-1827

Place of Birth: North Berwick, Scotland, United Kingdom

Date of Death: 14-Feb-1908

Profession: businessperson, journalist, publisher

Zodiac Sign: Libra

David Syme (2 October 1827 – 14 February 1908) was a Scottish-Australian newspaper proprietor of The Age and regarded as "the father of protection in Australia" who had immense influence in the Government of Victoria.