Pearson, Cyril Arthur (1866–1921)

British journalist and newspaper proprietor. In 1900 he founded the Daily Express, and in 1905 became owner of the Standard and chief owner of the St James's Gazette. His sight began to fail in 1910, and he soon went totally blind. Thereafter, he devoted himself to promoting the welfare of the blind, and founded St Dunstan's charity for blind sailors and soldiers in 1915. He wrote Victory over Blindness (1919).

Pearson was born in Wookey, Somerset, England. He was educated at Winchester School. Having won a competition, he joined the staff of George Newnes, securing a sub-editorship on Tit-Bits as a prize. He became manager of the firm, but after four years left to start Pearson's Weekly as an independent venture. This was followed by Home Notes, Pearson's Magazine, Short Stories, Ladies' Magazine, M.A.P., and Rapid Review. In 1916 he was made a baronet.