Samuel Keimer
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Samuel Keimer (1689–1742) was originally an English printer and emigrant who came to America and became an Early American printer. He was the original founder of The Pennsylvania Gazette. On October 2, 1729, Benjamin Franklin bought this newspaper.[1]
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Samuel Keimer | |
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Born | Samuel Keimer 1689 London Borough of Southwark, England |
Died | 1742 (aged 52–53) |
Nationality | American |
Occupation | printer |
Employer | print shop owner |
Known for | printing businesses |
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