the Thunderer
the Thunderer epithet of a deity regarded as causing thunder, such as Jupiter or Thor; recorded from late Middle English.
From the mid 19th century, the Thunderer became the nickname of The Times newspaper, initially with reference to the writing of the journalist Edward Sterling (1773–1847).
From the mid 19th century, the Thunderer became the nickname of The Times newspaper, initially with reference to the writing of the journalist Edward Sterling (1773–1847).
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