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Belknap, Jeremy, 1744-1798

 

Dates

  • Existence: 1744 - 1798

Biography

Jeremy Belknap (June 4, 1744 – June 20, 1798) was an American clergyman and historian. His great achievement was the History of New Hampshire, published in three volumes between 1784 and 1792. This work is the first modern history written by an American, embodying a new rigor in research, annotation, and reporting.

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