George Bancroft

American historian, statesman, founder of united states naval academy (1800-1891).

Born October 3rd, 1800 in Worcester. [ref]

Died January 17th, 1891 at 90 years old in Washington, D.C.. [ref]

Occupations
academic, diplomat, historian, historian of Modern Age, politician, teacher, translator, writer
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