Born
February 16, 1838
Boston, United States
Died
March 27, 1918
Washington, D.C., United States
Known for
American journalist, historian, academic, novelist
Henry Adams (1838–1918) was United States best known for American journalist, historian, academic, novelist.
Henry Brooks Adams (1838 – 1918) was an American historian, journalist, and novelist. Descended from two U.S. presidents, he wrote influential works like <i>The Education of Henry Adams</i>, which won a Pulitzer Prize. He was known for his sharp observations on American politics and society.
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Henry Adams died on March 27, 1918 in Washington, D.C., United States, at the age of 80.
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Henry Adams was born in Boston, United States on February 16, 1838.
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Henry Adams is best known for American journalist, historian, academic, novelist.
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Henry Adams was 80 years old at the time of death.
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Henry Adams was from United States.
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