William H. Prescott
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About William H. Prescott
Prescott's prominence as an American historian was rooted in the way he defined Latin American Colonial Studies. He was widely acclaimed for his epic book “History of the Conquest of Mexico.”
Background
An 1814 graduate of Harvard, he was born into a thriving family in Salem, Massachusetts.
Notable Works
The themes of his books were often ambitious and were written with elegance and a distinctive narrative style. His earliest works included essays in the “North America Review” in 1821. In 1837, he published “A History of the Reign of Ferdinand and Isabella the Catholic,” and two years later, “The History of Philip the Second.” In 1956, he published “The History of the Reign of Charles V.”
Family
He tied the knot with Susan Amory Prescott in 1799. Together, they had 4 children but lost one through illness.
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F.A.Q. about William H. Prescott
When is his birthday?
William H. Prescott's birthday is on May 4, 1796.
In how many days is his birthday?
William's birthday is in 85 days
How old was William when he died?
He was 62 years old.
When did he die?
He died in January 28, 1859.
How old would he be today?
William H. Prescott would be 228 years old if he was alive today.
Where was William from?
He was born in Salem, Massachusetts, U.S..