Home >  Term: James Gordon Bennett
James Gordon Bennett

An American journalist, born at Keith, Scotland; trained for the Catholic priesthood; emigrated, a poor lad of 19, to America, got employment in a printing-office in Boston as proof-reader; started the New York Herald in 1835 at a low price as both proprietor and editor, an enterprise which brought him great wealth and the success he aimed at (1795-1872).

0 0

Creator

  • JohannesDD
  • (Sydney, Australia)

  •  (V.I.P) 14638 points
  • 100% positive feedback
© 2024 CSOFT International, Ltd.