John Peter Zenger (1 janv. 1697 – 1 janv. 1746)
Description:
John Peter Zenger was a German printer and journalist in New York City. Zenger printed The New York Weekly Journal. He was accused of libel in 1734 by William Cosby, the royal governor of New York, but the jury acquitted Zenger, who became a symbol for freedom of the press.Ajouté au bande de temps:
Date:
1 janv. 1697
1 janv. 1746
~ 49 years