Ron Chernow

American historian and biography author

Ron Chernow - American historian and biography author
Born

March 3rd, 1949
76 years ago

Category

Thinkers & Philosophers

Country

United States

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This historian and journalist specializes in American history and biography. Works include acclaimed biographies of notable figures such as George Washington, Alexander Hamilton, and Ulysses S. Grant. The biography of Alexander Hamilton inspired the hit musical Hamilton, contributing to a resurgence of interest in American history. Chernow's writing is characterized by thorough research and engaging narrative style.

Authored 'Alexander Hamilton', which inspired the musical 'Hamilton'

Wrote 'Washington: A Life', winning the Pulitzer Prize for Biography

Produced the biography 'Grant', which received critical acclaim

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