James Gordon Bennett Sr. | |
|---|---|
 Bennett c. 1851 | |
| Born | September 1, 1795 |
| Died | June 1, 1872 (aged 76) Manhattan, New York City, U.S. |
| Occupation | Publisher |
| Known for | Founder of New York Herald |
| Spouse |
Henrietta Agnes Crean
(m. 1840) |
| Children | 3, including James Jr. |
James Gordon Bennett Sr. (September 1, 1795 – June 1, 1872) was a British-born American businessman who was the founder, editor and publisher of the New York Herald and a major figure in the history of American newspapers.