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Whoever would understand the character of Washington, in all its compass and grandeur, must learn it from his own writings, and from a complete history of his country during the long period in which he was the most prominent actor.

Jared Sparks

Jared Sparks

Jared Sparks

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Born: May 10, 1789

Died: March 14, 1866 (aged 76)

Bio: Jared Sparks was an American historian, educator, and Unitarian minister. He served as President of Harvard College from 1849 to 1853.

Known for:

The life and treason of Benedict Arnold (1835)
Life of Ethan Allen (1858)

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