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Nellie Bly

investigative journalist

Born: Died: American

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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American investigative journalist

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    Nellie Bly, American investigative journalist, known for american investigative journalist, died on 1922-01-27.

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When was Nellie Bly born?
Nellie Bly was born on 1865-01-27 (American).
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American investigative journalist
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When did Nellie Bly die?
Nellie Bly died on 1922-01-01.

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