George Bancroft
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George Bancroft
Summary
George Bancroft is a human[1]. His place of birth was Worcester[2]. He was born on October 3, 1800[3]. He passed away in Washington, D.C.[4]. He died on January 17, 1891[5]. He worked as a diplomat[6], historian of Modern Age[7], academic[8], writer[9], and politician[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,520 views/month, #7,163 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- George Bancroft's place of birth was Worcester[2].
- George Bancroft passed away in Washington, D.C.[4].
- George Bancroft was born on October 3, 1800[3].
- George Bancroft was born on January 1, 1800[12].
- George Bancroft died on January 17, 1891[5].
- George Bancroft died on January 1, 1891[13].
- George Bancroft is buried at Rural Cemetery[14].
- George Bancroft's father was Aaron Bancroft[15].
- George Bancroft's mother was Lucretia Bancroft (Chandler)[16].
- George Bancroft was married to Elizabeth Davis Bancroft[17].
- Among George Bancroft's spouses was Q141350496[18].
- A child of George Bancroft was John Chandler Bancroft[19].
- A child of George Bancroft was Q141350611[20].
- George Bancroft held citizenship in United States[21].
- George Bancroft's professions included diplomat[6].
- George Bancroft's professions included historian of Modern Age[7].
- George Bancroft worked as an academic[8].
- George Bancroft's professions included writer[9].
- George Bancroft's professions included politician[10].
- George Bancroft worked as a translator[22].
- George Bancroft's field of work was history[23].
- George Bancroft's field of work was diplomacy[24].
- George Bancroft's field of work was politics[25].
- George Bancroft's field of work was translation[26].
- George Bancroft's field of work was diplomat[27].
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Origins and Family
George Bancroft's place of birth was Worcester[2]. Recorded date of birth include October 3, 1800[3] and January 1, 1800[12]. His father was Aaron Bancroft[15]. His mother was Lucretia Bancroft (Chandler)[16].
Education
Educated at Harvard University[28], a private university[29], in United States[30], founded in 1636[31], headquartered in Cambridge[32]; University of Göttingen[33], a campus university[34], in Germany[35], founded in 1734[36], headquartered in Göttingen[37]; Heidelberg University[38], a public research university[39], in Germany[40], founded in 1386[41], headquartered in Heidelberg[42]; Phillips Exeter Academy[43], a private school[44], in United States[45], founded in 1781[46]; and Harvard College[47], a college[48], in United States[49], founded in 1636[50]. George Bancroft earned the academic degree of Doctor of Philosophy[51].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include diplomat[6], historian of Modern Age[7], academic[8], writer[9], politician[10], and translator[22]. Fields of work include history[23], an academic discipline[52]; diplomacy[24], an academic discipline[53]; politics[25], an academic discipline[54]; translation[26], an academic major[55]; diplomat[27], a profession[56]; and writer[57], a profession[58]. Positions held include United States Secretary of the Navy[59], a position[60], in United States[61], founded in 1798[62], headquartered in Washington, D.C.[63]; ambassador[64], a diplomatic rank[65]; board member[66], a position[67]; and United States Ambassador to the United Kingdom[68], a position[69], in United Kingdom[70], founded in 1785[71].
Recognition
Awards received include Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[72] and Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[73].
Personal Life
Spouses include Elizabeth Davis Bancroft[17], a writer[74], 1803–1886[75], of United States[76] and Q141350496[18]. Children include John Chandler Bancroft[19] and Q141350611[20]. George Bancroft was affiliated with the Democratic Party[77].
Death and Burial
Recorded date of death include January 17, 1891[5] and January 1, 1891[13]. George Bancroft passed away in Washington, D.C.[4]. He is buried at Rural Cemetery[14].
Works and Contributions
Things named for George Bancroft include USS George Bancroft[78], a ballistic missile submarine[79] and USS Bancroft[80], a destroyer[81].
Why It Matters
George Bancroft ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,520 views/month, #7,163 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[82] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[83]
Entities named for him include USS George Bancroft[78], a ballistic missile submarine[79] and USS Bancroft[80], a destroyer[81].
FAQs
Where was George Bancroft born?
George Bancroft's place of birth was Worcester[2].
Where did George Bancroft die?
George Bancroft passed away in Washington, D.C.[4].
Who were George Bancroft's parents?
George Bancroft's father was Aaron Bancroft[15]. George Bancroft's mother was Lucretia Bancroft (Chandler)[16].
Who was George Bancroft married to?
George Bancroft's spouses include Elizabeth Davis Bancroft[17] and Q141350496[18].
What did George Bancroft do for work?
George Bancroft worked as diplomat[6], historian of Modern Age[7], academic[8], writer[9], and politician[10].
Where did George Bancroft go to school?
George Bancroft was educated at Harvard University[28], University of Göttingen[33], Heidelberg University[38], and Phillips Exeter Academy[43].
What awards did George Bancroft receive?
Honors received include Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[72] and Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[73].