Noah Webster
American lexicographer, textbook pioneer, English-language spelling reformer, writer, editor and author (1758-1843) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Noah Webster, Jr. (October 16, 1758 ā May 28, 1843), was the author of a famous American dictionary, a pioneer of spelling, and a political writer and editor. His "Blue-backed Speller" books taught five generations of American children how to spell and read.[1] His dictionary was first published in 1828 as An American Dictionary of the English Language.
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Born | Noah Webster, Jr. (1758-10-16)October 16, 1758 |
Died | May 28, 1843(1843-05-28) (aged 84) |
Resting place | Grove Street Cemetery in New Haven, Connecticut |
Alma mater | Yale University |
Occupation(s) | Lexicographer; Author Connecticut state representative |
Political party | Federalist |
Spouse | Rebecca Greenleaf Webster |
Children | Eight children New Haven, Connecticut |
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