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James Gordon Bennett Sr.

American publisher (1795-1872) · United States · On the map · Journalists · Died at 76

James Gordon Bennett Sr. 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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United States
Category
Journalists
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Journalist
Status
Deceased
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Lived 1795 to 1872 · aged 76