Historians born on October 4

Take a focused look at the historians born on October 4. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

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  • George Bancroft
    1800 George Bancroft

    George Bancroft was an American historian and statesman, best known for his multi-volume 'History of the United States' and for serving as U.S. Secretary of the Navy and Minister to the United Kingdom and Germany. [bio]

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