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George Bancroft
- Born
American historian, statesman, founder of United States Naval Academy (1800-1891).
Quick Facts
- Died
- 1891-01-17
- Occupation
- diplomat · historian of Modern Age · academic · writer · politician · translator · historian · teacher
- Citizenship
- United States
- Birthplace
- Worcester
- Membership
- Hellenic Philological Society of Constantinople · since 1872
- Affiliation
- American Academy of Arts and Sciences
- Membership
- Accademia Nazionale dei Lincei · since 1 May 1877
- Affiliation
- Russian Academy of Sciences
- Affiliation
- Royal Prussian Academy of Sciences
- Affiliation
- American Antiquarian Society
- Affiliation
- Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities
- Affiliation
- American Historical Association
- Membership
- Academy of Sciences of Turin · since 29 June 1873
- Affiliation
- Göttingen Academy of Sciences and Humanities in Lower Saxony
- Membership
- American Philosophical Society · since 1841
- Membership
- Accademia Nazionale dei Lincei · since 26 July 1883
Relationships
George Bancroft is the child of Aaron Bancroft and Lucretia Bancroft (Chandler).
Spouses & partners
- SpouseElizabeth Davis Bancroft
- SpouseSarah Hopkins Dwight
Family
- FatherAaron Bancroft
- MotherLucretia Bancroft (Chandler)
- SiblingEliza Bancroft
- ChildJohn Chandler Bancroft
- ChildGeorge Dwight Bancroft
Awards & Nominations
| Date / result | Award / category |
|---|---|
| — Received | Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order |
| — Received | Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences |
Education
George Bancroft’s education and training.
- Harvard University
- University of Göttingen
- Heidelberg University
- Phillips Exeter Academy
- Harvard College
Languages
Other languages
- English
- German
Sources & Credits
Wikidata · Q741482 ↗
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Portrait source & license ↗
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