George Bancroft
George Bancroft (October 3, 1800 – January 17, 1891) was an American historian and statesman. He was important in promoting secondary education both in his home state and at the national level. He made the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis in 1845. Among his best-known writings is History of the United States, from the Discovery of the American Continent. He was known as the "father of American History".[1] He was born into a Whig family. Later his studies led him to become a Democratic.
George Bancroft | |
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17th United States Secretary of the Navy | |
In office March 11, 1845 – September 9, 1846 | |
Preceded by | John Y. Mason |
Succeeded by | John Y. Mason |
Personal details | |
Born | Worcester, Massachusetts, U.S. | October 3, 1800
Died | January 17, 1891 Washington, D.C., U.S. | (aged 90)
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse(s) | Sarah Dwight Elizabeth Davis Bliss |
Alma mater | Harvard University University of Göttingen |
Profession | Politician, writer and historian |
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Bancroft Tower, Worcester, Massachusetts
References
- ↑ "George Bancroft (American historian) -- Britannica Online Encyclopedia". britannica.com. Retrieved 3 June 2010.
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