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Noah Webster
About
American lexicographer, textbook pioneer, English-language spelling reformer, writer, editor and author (1758-1843)
Quick Facts
- Name
- Noah Webster
- Born
- 1758-10-16
- Died
- 1843-05-28
- Occupation
- lexicographer / linguist / journalist / politician / writer / opinion journalist
- Citizenship
- United States
- Birthplace
- West Hartford
Relationships
Spouses & partners
Family
- FatherNoah Webster
- MotherMercy Steele
- ChildEmily Webster Ellsworth
- ChildJulia Webster Goodrich
- ChildHenry Bradford Greenleaf Webster
Dates reflect listed records; an unspecified end date does not establish current status.
Awards & Nominations
2 received · 0 nominations listed in Wikidata
Education
- Yale College
- Yale University
Languages
Spoken, written or signed
- English
Sources & Credits
Wikidata · Q241676 ↗
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