Douglas Southall Freeman
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Douglas Southall Freeman (May 16, 1886 – June 13, 1953) was an American historian, biographer, newspaper editor, radio commentator, and author. He is best known for his multi-volume biographies of Robert E. Lee and George Washington, for both of which he was awarded Pulitzer Prizes.[1]
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Born | (1886-05-16)May 16, 1886 Lynchburg, Virginia, U.S. |
Died | June 13, 1953(1953-06-13) (aged 67) Richmond, Virginia, U.S. |
Occupation | Historian Biographer Newspaper editor Author |
Education | Richmond College (AB) Johns Hopkins University (PhD) |
Spouse | Inez Virginia Goddin |
Children | Mary Tyler Freeman Anne Ballard Freeman James Douglas Freeman |
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