Noah Webster
American lexicographer, textbook pioneer, English-language spelling reformer, writer, editor and author (1758-1843)
Noah Webster was born on October 16, 1758 in West Hartford and died on May 28, 1843 in New Haven, aged 84. Recorded occupations: lexicographer, linguist, journalist, politician, writer and opinion journalist. Country of citizenship: United States. Positions held include Member of the Connecticut House of Representatives. Fields of work: lexicography and linguistics. Educated at Yale College and Yale University. Honours include Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. Member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences.
- Born
- October 16, 1758 · West Hartford
- Died
- May 28, 1843 · New Haven
- Age at death
- 84
- Citizenship
- United States
- Occupations
- lexicographer, linguist, journalist, politician, writer, opinion journalist
- Positions held
- Member of the Connecticut House of Representatives
- Education
- Yale College, Yale University
- Honours
- Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences
- Wikipedia editions
- 47 languages
- Signature licence
- Public domain
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