Horace Mann

Quick Facts

Full Name	Horace Mann
Occupation	Politician
Date Of Birth	May 4, 1796(1796-05-04)
Age	228
Date Of Death	August 2, 1859
Birthplace	Franklin
Country	United States
Birth City	Massachusetts
Horoscope	Taurus

Horace Mann Biography

Horace Mann is one of the most popular and richest Politician who was born on May 4, 1796 in Franklin, Massachusetts, United States. Whig politician and ardent opponent to slavery in the US Congress, 1848-1853. Because of his support for education and public schools, he is often called the Father of The Common School Movement.

His brother-in law was The Scarlet Letter author His brother-in-law was The Scarlet Letter author Nathaniel Hawthorne..

He married Charlotte Messer 1830, but she died soon after.

Horace Mann Net Worth

Horace Mann is one of the richest Politician from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Horace Mann 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He enrolled at Brown University at the age of 20 and graduated in 1819 as valedictorian.

He was also a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives, 1827-1833, and the Massachusetts Senate, 1834-1847.

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Who is Horace Mann Dating?

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Facts & Trivia

Horace Ranked on the list of most popular Politician. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Horace Mann celebrates birthday on May 4 of every year.

What is Horace Mann best known for?

Known as the “father of American education,” Horace Mann (1796–1859), a major force behind establishing unified school systems , worked to establish a varied curriculum that excluded sectarian instruction.

What did Horace Mann do to change education?

Horace Mann (1796-1859) He spearheaded the Common School Movement , ensuring that every child could receive a basic education funded by local taxes. His influence soon spread beyond Massachusetts as more states took up the idea of universal schooling.

What were Horace Mann's three principles of education?

His six main principles were: (1) the public should no longer remain ignorant; (2) that such education should be paid for, controlled, and sustained by an interested public; (3) that this education will be best provided in schools that embrace children from a variety of backgrounds; (4) that this education must be non- …

Is Horace Mann progressive?

In 1837, the first-ever Massachusetts state board of education was formed and Mann was chosen secretary. This would be the beginning of a progressive movement in public education often referred to as the Common School Movement.

Who is known as father of education?

John Amos Comenius , Father of Modern Education | Moravian College.