George Haven Putnam
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George Haven Putnam A.M., Litt.D. (April 2, 1844 – February 27, 1930) was an American publisher, soldier, and writer. He was the president of G. P. Putnam's Sons for its first 52 years, from 1872.
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Born | (1844-04-02)April 2, 1844 London, England |
Died | February 27, 1930(1930-02-27) (aged 85) |
Nationality | American |
Alma mater | Columbia College, 1861 |
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Known for | G. P. Putnam's Sons |
Spouse(s) | Rebecca K. Shepard Emily James Smith Putnam (m. 1899) |
Children | Dorothy Lesley Putnam Ellen Putnam Ethel Frothingham Putnam Bertha Haven Putnam Corinna Haven Putnam Smith Palmer Cosslett Putnam |
Parent(s) | George Palmer Putnam and Victorine Haven Putnam |
Family | (sister) Mary Corinna Putnam (brothers) John Bishop Putnam, Irving Putnam, Herbert Putnam |
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