Francis A. Mallison, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Francis A. Mallison

Longtime reporter for the Brooklyn Eagle; he and editor Joseph Howard, Jr. organized the "Great Civil War Gold Hoax".

Date of Birth: 13-Mar-1832

Place of Birth: Rome, New York, United States

Date of Death: 22-Jun-1877

Profession: politician, journalist

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Pisces

Francis Avery Mallison (March 13, 1832 – June 22, 1877) was an American journalist, editor and public servant.
A longtime reporter for the Brooklyn Eagle, known under his pen name Francis O'Pake, he and then city editor Joseph Howard, Jr.
were responsible for publishing a forged document to manipulate the price of gold on the New York Stock Exchange resulting in the "Great Civil War Gold Hoax".