Jacob Abbott
American writer of children's books (1803-1879)
Jacob Abbott was born on November 14, 1803 in Hallowell and died on October 31, 1879 in Farmington, aged 75. Recorded occupations: writer, pedagogue, university teacher, children's writer, pastor and author. Country of citizenship: United States. Fields of work: children's and young adult literature, popularisation of science, biography and history. Educated at Bowdoin College and Andover Newton Theological School.
- Born
- November 14, 1803 · Hallowell
- Died
- October 31, 1879 · Farmington
- Age at death
- 75
- Citizenship
- United States
- Occupations
- writer, pedagogue, university teacher, children's writer, pastor, author
- Education
- Bowdoin College, Andover Newton Theological School
- Wikipedia editions
- 17 languages
- Signature licence
- Public domain
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