Noah Webster
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Noah Webster
Summary
Noah Webster is a human[1]. Born in West Hartford[2], he… he was born on October 16, 1758[3]. He passed away in New Haven[4]. He died on May 28, 1843[5]. He worked as a lexicographer[6], linguist[7], journalist[8], politician[9], and writer[10]. He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11]
Key Facts
- Noah Webster was born in West Hartford[2].
- Noah Webster died in New Haven[4].
- Noah Webster was born on October 16, 1758[3].
- Noah Webster died on May 28, 1843[5].
- Burial took place at Grove Street Cemetery[12].
- Noah Webster's father was Noah Webster[13].
- Noah Webster's mother was Mercy Steele[14].
- Among Noah Webster's spouses was Rebecca Greenleaf Webster[15].
- A child of Noah Webster was Emily Webster Ellsworth[16].
- A child of Noah Webster was Julia Webster Goodrich[17].
- A child of Noah Webster was Henry Bradford Greenleaf Webster[18].
- A child of Noah Webster was Mary Webster[19].
- A child of Noah Webster was William Greenleaf Webster[20].
- A child of Noah Webster was Harriet Webster[21].
- Noah Webster held citizenship in United States[22].
- Noah Webster worked as a lexicographer[6].
- Noah Webster's professions included linguist[7].
- Noah Webster worked as a journalist[8].
- Noah Webster worked as a politician[9].
- Noah Webster's professions included writer[10].
- Noah Webster's field of work was lexicography[23].
- Noah Webster's field of work was linguistics[24].
- Noah Webster held the position of Member of the Connecticut House of Representatives[25].
- Noah Webster was educated at Yale College[26].
- Noah Webster was educated at Yale University[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Noah Webster's place of birth was West Hartford[2]. He was born on October 16, 1758[3]. His father was he[13]. His mother was Mercy Steele[14].
Education
Educated at Yale College[26], a college[28], in United States[29], founded in 1701[30] and Yale University[27], a private university[31], in United States[32], founded in 1701[33], headquartered in New Haven[34].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include lexicographer[6], linguist[7], journalist[8], politician[9], and writer[10]. Fields of work include lexicography[23], an academic discipline[35] and linguistics[24], an academic discipline[36]. Noah Webster held the position of Member of the Connecticut House of Representatives[25].
Recognition
Awards received include Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[37], a fellowship award[38].
Personal Life
Among Noah Webster's spouses was Rebecca Greenleaf Webster[15]. Children include Emily Webster Ellsworth[16], a writer[39], 1790–1861[40]; Julia Webster Goodrich[17], 1793–1869[41], of United States[42]; Henry Bradford Greenleaf Webster[18]; Mary Webster[19], 1799–1819[43]; William Greenleaf Webster[20], 1801–1869[44]; and Harriet Webster[21], 1797–1844[45]. His religion is recorded as Congregational churches[46]. He was affiliated with the Federalist Party[47].
Death and Burial
Noah Webster died on May 28, 1843[5]. He died in New Haven[4]. Burial took place at Grove Street Cemetery[12].
Why It Matters
Noah Webster has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]
Works attributed to him include Webster's Dictionary[49], a dictionary of the English language[50], headquartered in Springfield[51].
FAQs
Where was Noah Webster born?
Noah Webster was born in West Hartford[2].
Where did Noah Webster die?
Noah Webster died in New Haven[4].
Who were Noah Webster's parents?
Noah Webster's father was Noah Webster[13]. Noah Webster's mother was Mercy Steele[14].
Who was Noah Webster married to?
Noah Webster's spouses include Rebecca Greenleaf Webster[15].
What did Noah Webster do for work?
Noah Webster worked as lexicographer[6], linguist[7], journalist[8], politician[9], and writer[10].
Where did Noah Webster go to school?
Noah Webster was educated at Yale College[26] and Yale University[27].
What awards did Noah Webster receive?
Honors received include Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[37] and Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[52].