John Hampden Pleasants
John Hampden Pleasants (January 4, 1797 – March 1, 1846) was an American journalist and businessman. He is known as the editor and founder of the Richmond Whig, a daily newspaper that was later active during the Civil War. Pleasants died on March 1, 1846, after participating in a duel with Thomas Ritchie, who was the editor of a rival newspaper, the Richmond Enquirer.
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| Born | January 4, 1797 |
| Died | March 1, 1846 (aged 49) Virginia |
| Occupation(s) | Journalist, businessman |
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| Children | 1 (with Mary Massie) |
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