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James Gordon Bennett Sr.
Scottish-born American businessman (1795–1872) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
James Gordon Bennett Sr. (September 1, 1795 – June 1, 1872) was a British-born American businessman who was the founder, editor and publisher of the New York Herald and a major figure in the history of American newspapers.
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James Gordon Bennett Sr. | |
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![]() Bennett c. 1851 | |
Born | September 1, 1795 (1795-09) |
Died | June 1, 1872 (1872-07) (aged 76) Manhattan, New York City, U.S. |
Occupation | Publisher |
Known for | Founder of New York Herald |
Spouse |
Henrietta Agnes Crean
(m. 1840) |
Children | 3, including James Jr. |
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