George Bancroft Biography

George Bancroft biography

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NAME: George Bancroft
OCCUPATION: Historian, Journalist
BIRTH DATE: October 03, 1800
DEATH DATE: January 17, 1891
EDUCATION: Harvard University
PLACE OF BIRTH: Worcester, Massachusetts
PLACE OF DEATH: Washington, D.C.
Nickname: "Father of U.S. History"
AKA: George Bancroft

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George Bancroft was known as the "father of U.S. history." His work, History of the United States, was the first comprehensive study of U.S. History.

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American historian George Bancroft was born on October 3, 1800, in Worcester, Massachusetts. In addition to German universities, he also studied at Harvard. His comprehensive study of U.S. history led to the publication of the 10-volume History of the United States. He believed the U.S. was the closest humanity would come to a perfect government. His work earned him the nickname, "father of U.S. history."