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May 10, 1841
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May 14, 1918
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James Gordon Bennett Jr. (1841-1918) was an American journalist, an officer in the armed forces, and founder of the Gordon Bennett Cup in ballooning. Born in New York City on May 10, 1841, he held citizenship in the United States. Bennett is recognized as an important figure in journalism and has also worked as an officer in the armed forces. He is the founder of the Gordon Bennett Cup (ballooning), a competition designed for long distance balloons. Bennett passed away in Beaulieu-sur-Mer on May 14, 1918.
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