Elizabeth Bly
American journalist
1865 — 1922
Quick Facts
Profession
American journalist
Born
January 1, 1865
Died
1922 (age ~57)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
writer, entrepreneur, inventor
United StatesBorn in Burrell TownshipDied in New York City
1865
Born in Burrell Township (1865-01-01)
1922
Died in New York City
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Elizabeth Cochrane Seaman, better known by her pen name Nellie Bly, was an American journalist who was widely known for her record-breaking trip around the world in 72 days in emulation of Jules Verne's fictional character Phileas Fogg, and for an exposé in which she worked undercover to report on a mental institution from within. She ushered in the era of stunt girl reporting and helped advance a new kind of immersion journalism.
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Who is Elizabeth Bly?+
Elizabeth Cochrane Seaman, better known by her pen name Nellie Bly, was an American journalist who was widely known for her record-breaking trip around the world in 72 days in emulation of Jules Verne's fictional character Phileas Fogg, and for an exposé in which she worked undercover to report on a
What does the name Elizabeth mean?+
The name Elizabeth means "A female given name from Hebrew, popular since the 16th century.. Etymology: tree=1 From Elizabeth, from the , a transliteration of the Old Testament tr=ʔĕlîšeḇaʕ. See El and שבועה. Isabel.". It is of English origin.
When was Elizabeth Bly born?+
Elizabeth Bly was born on January 1, 1865.
When did Elizabeth Bly die?+
Elizabeth Bly died in 1922, at approximately 57 years of age.
Name Meaning
A female given name from Hebrew, popular since the 16th century.. Etymology: tree=1 From Elizabeth, from the , a transliteration of the Old Testament tr=ʔĕlîšeḇaʕ. See El and שבועה. Isabel.
The name Elizabeth is of English origin, meaning "A female given name from Hebrew, popular since the 16th century.. Etymology: tree=1 From Elizabeth, from the , a transliteration of the Old Testament tr=ʔĕlîšeḇaʕ. See El and שבועה. Isabel.". It is traditionally a female name.
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Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Capricorn
Ambitious, disciplined, patient
Earth · Saturn · Dec 22 – Jan 19
Chinese Zodiac
Ox
Diligent, dependable, strong
Wood · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
13 Men
Eagle — vision, freedom, higher mind
Celtic Tree
Birch
Ambitious, driven, charming
Ogham: Beith · Dec 24 – Jan 20
Birthstone: Garnet — Protection, strength
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