Dumas Malone
Historian known for Jefferson biography
Contributed extensive research and writings on Thomas Jefferson, producing a multi-volume biography titled 'Jefferson and His Time'. Served as a professor at the University of Virginia, influencing the study of American history. Worked as editor for the Virginia Magazine of History and Biography for over 30 years. Engaged in the editorial work of the Papers of Thomas Jefferson, assisting in the preservation and publication of historical documents.
Authored the biography 'Jefferson and His Time'
Edited the Virginia Magazine of History and Biography for over 30 years
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January 10th, 1849 177 years ago
Died
1919 107 years ago — 70 years old
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January 10th, 1802 224 years ago
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American architect, Rookery Building designer
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January 10th, 1850 176 years ago
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Singer and songwriter of Shinedown
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January 10th, 1978 48 years ago
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Born
January 10th, 1919 107 years ago
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Born
January 10th, 1944 82 years ago
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May 14th, 1998 27 years ago — 54 years old
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1933 93 years ago
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February 26th, 1909 117 years ago
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