William H. Prescott

January 11, 2024
Historian

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William H. Prescott
Full Name William H. Prescott
Date Of Birth May 4, 1796(1796-05-04)
Age 228
Date Of Death October 13, 1795
Birthplace Groton
Country United States
Birth City Massachusetts
Horoscope Taurus

William H. Prescott Biography

Birthday May 4
Birth Year 1796

William H. Prescott is one of the most popular and richest Historian who was born on May 4, 1796 in Groton, Massachusetts, United States. Nineteenth century American historian and writer who’s most well-known works include The History of the Conquest of Mexico (1843) and The History of the Reign of Ferdinand and Isabella the Catholic (1837). His work focuses on Hispanic historical and military history.

Similar to Prescott, Like Prescott, Francis Van Wyck Mason was also a historian from Massachusetts. was an historian hailing from Massachusetts.

His spouse, Susan Amory Prescott, had four children. The first child, Catherine was killed at age five, while their son William Gardiner Prescott, went to Harvard and later became an attorney in Boston.

William H. Prescott Net Worth

Net Worth $5 Million
Source Of Income Historian
House Living in own house.

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

He began his studies at Harvard at the age of 15 years old. He began his the research on his first major piece of work, The History of Ferdinand and Isabella during the 1820s midway through.

He is regarded as being the very first American scientist historian.

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Who is William H. Prescott Dating?

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William Ranked on the list of most popular Historian. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. William H. Prescott celebrates birthday on May 4 of every year.

What did William H Prescott do?

Prescott, (born May 4, 1796, Salem, Mass., U.S.—died Jan. 28, 1859, Boston), American historian , best known for his History of the Conquest of Mexico, 3 vol. (1843), and his History of the Conquest of Peru, 2 vol. (1847).

Where did William Prescott go to school?

His grandfather William Prescott served as a colonel during the American Revolutionary War. Prescott first went to school when he was seven. The family moved to Boston, Massachusetts, in 1808. Prescott went to Harvard University in 1811, at the age of 15.

How do locals pronounce Prescott Arizona?

Ever wonder why locals of Prescott, Arizona, insist their town is “Press-kit” (rhymes with biscuit)? Historian William Hickling Prescott, whose moniker the former territorial capital has been known as since 1864, was pronounced by his Boston Brahmin contemporaries as “ Pres-cot ” with an emphasis on the first syllable.

Where was William Prescott from?

Groton, MA

Was William Prescott a doctor?

William Prescot (1788–1875) was an American physician, politician, and naturalist.

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