Bernard DeVoto
Bernard DeVoto (1897–1955) was an American historian and writer.
Also recorded as Bernard Augustine De Voto · Bernard Augustine DeVoto · Bernard Augustine · DeVoto
Bernard DeVoto
- Born
- 1897 · Ogden.
- Died
- 1955 · New York City.
- Nationality
- United States
- Occupation
- historian · writer
- Education
- Harvard University · University of Utah
- Honours
- Pulitzer Prize for History · Bancroft Prize · National Book Award for Nonfiction
- Languages
- English
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Biography
Born at Ogden in 1897, died in New York City in 1955.
Bernard DeVoto studied at Harvard University and University of Utah. The recorded working language is English. Employment is recorded with Northwestern University. Distinctions recorded are Pulitzer Prize for History, Bancroft Prize and National Book Award for Nonfiction.
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