
American journalist
1865 — 1922
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Profession
American journalist
Born
January 1, 1865
Died
1922 (age ~57)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
writer, entrepreneur, inventor
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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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
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.
Elizabeth Bly was born on January 1, 1865.
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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Elizabeth — January 1, 1865
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Capricorn
Ambitious, disciplined, patient
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Chinese Zodiac
Ox
Diligent, dependable, strong
Wood · Yin
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Eagle — vision, freedom, higher mind
Celtic Tree
Birch
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