Edward Atkinson
Edward Atkinson (1827–1905) was an American entrepreneur, peace activist and writer.
Edward Atkinson

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- Born
- 1827 · Brookline.
- Died
- 1905 · Boston.
- Nationality
- United States
- Occupation
- entrepreneur · peace activist · writer
- Education
- University of South Carolina · Dartmouth College
- Honours
- Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences
- Languages
- English
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Born at Brookline in 1827, died in Boston in 1905.
Edward Atkinson studied at University of South Carolina and Dartmouth College. The recorded working language is English. Distinctions recorded are Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.

Drawn portrait of Edward Atkinson on page 159 of the Biographical Dictionary of America Vol. 1
Rossiter Johnson · The Biographical Dictionary of America
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