Henry Adams

Henry Adams was an American historian and a member of the Adams political family, descended from two U.S. presidents.

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Profession :

Historian

Birthday :

February 16, 1838

Star Sign :

Aquarius

Death Date:

March 27, 1918

Age :

80

Birthplace :

Boston, Massachusetts

Henry Brooks Adams was a renowned American historian and writer, recognized for his autobiography, “The Education of Henry Adams.” As a member of the prestigious Adams political family, he was related to two U.S. presidents. Adams worked as a secretary for his father, Charles Francis Adams, who served as Abraham Lincoln’s ambassador to the United Kingdom. This experience in wartime diplomacy greatly influenced his work.

Some of his notable works include “Mont Saint Michel and Chartres,” “Esther,” and “Democracy: An American Novel.” Additionally, he contributed to publications such as The North American Review and The New York Times. Adams held a position as a professor of medieval history at Harvard University and maintained a close friendship with sculptor Augustus Saint-Gaudens. Together, they collaborated on the statue of Admiral David Farragut in New York’s Madison Square, and Adams later wrote a biography about the sculptor.