Noah Webster
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Summary
Noah Webster was born on October 16, 1758[1], in West Hartford[2]. He died on May 28, 1843[3], in New Haven[4]. He worked as a lexicographer[5], linguist[6], journalist[7], politician[8], and writer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,434 views/month, #6,859 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Grove Street Cemetery[11]
- Father: Noah Webster[12]
- Mother: Mercy Steele[13]
- Spouse: Rebecca Greenleaf Webster[14]
- Child: Emily Webster Ellsworth[15], Julia Webster Goodrich[16], Henry Bradford Greenleaf Webster[17], Mary Webster[18], William Greenleaf Webster[19], Harriet Webster[20], Louisa Greenleaf Webster[21], Eliza Steele Greenleaf Webster[22]
- Country of citizenship: United States[23]
- Field of work: lexicography[24], linguistics[25]
- Position held: Member of the Connecticut House of Representatives[26]
- Educated at: Yale College[27], Yale University[28]
- Award received: Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[29]
- Member of: American Academy of Arts and Sciences[30]
- Religion or worldview: Congregational churches[31]
- Sex or gender: male[32]
- Member of political party: Federalist Party[33]
- Commons category: Noah Webster[34]
- Archives at: New Haven Museum[35], New York Public Library Main Branch[36]
- Residence: Hartford[37]
- Family name: Webster[38]
- Given name: Noah[39]
- Topic's main category: Category:Noah Webster[40]
- Commons gallery: Noah Webster[41]
- Described by source: Appletons' Cyclopædia of American Biography[42], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[43], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[44], A New Nation Votes: American Electoral Returns, 1788-1825[45], Library of the World's Best Literature[46], Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[47], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[48], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[49], The New Student's Reference Work[50]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[51]
- Commons Creator page: Noah Webster[52]
- Name in native language: Noah Webster[53]
Why It Matters
Noah Webster has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[54] He is known by 25 alternative names across languages and contexts.[55]
Works attributed to him include Webster's Dictionary[56], a dictionary of the English language[57], headquartered in Springfield[58].
FAQs
Where was Noah Webster born?
Noah Webster was born in West Hartford[2].
Where did Noah Webster die?
Noah Webster died in New Haven[4].
Who were Noah Webster's parents?
Noah Webster's father was Noah Webster[12]. Noah Webster's mother was Mercy Steele[13].
Who was Noah Webster married to?
Noah Webster's spouses include Rebecca Greenleaf Webster[14].
What did Noah Webster do for work?
Noah Webster worked as a lexicographer[5], linguist[6], journalist[7], politician[8], and writer[9].
Where did Noah Webster go to school?
Noah Webster was educated at Yale College[27] and Yale University[28].
What awards did Noah Webster receive?
Honors received include Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[29].