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John Hampden Pleasants
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John Hampden Pleasants (January 4, 1797 – March 1, 1846) was an American journalist and businessman.[1] He is known as the editor and founder of the Richmond Whig, a daily newspaper that was later active during the Civil War. Pleasants died on March 1, 1846, after participating in a duel with Thomas Ritchie, who was the editor of a rival newspaper, the Richmond Enquirer.[2]
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Born | (1797-01-04)January 4, 1797 |
Died | March 1, 1846(1846-03-01) (aged 49) Virginia |
Occupation(s) | Journalist, businessman |
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Children | 1 (with Mary Massie) |
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