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Elizabeth F. Ellet

Elizabeth F. Ellet was an American historian, poet, essayist and writer (1818–1877). She was born in Sodus Point and died in New York City.

Also recorded as Elizabeth Fries Lummis Ellet · E.F. Ellet · E. F. Ellet · Elizabeth Fries Ellet

Born
1818
Died
1877
Known for
historian, poet, essayist and writer
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Biography

Elizabeth F. Ellet was recorded at birth as Elizabeth Fries Lummis. The authorities additionally record the headings Elizabeth Fries Lummis Ellet, E.F. Ellet, E. F. Ellet and Elizabeth Fries Ellet. Her recorded language was English.

Elizabeth F. Ellet is recorded as historian, poet, essayist and writer. Recorded at birth as Elizabeth Fries Lummis.

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  • New York City
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  • Sodus Point

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Chronology

Life and career

  1. 1818

    Elizabeth F. Ellet born at Sodus Point.

  2. 1818

    Elizabeth F. Ellet was born in 1818 at Sodus Point.

  3. 1877

    Elizabeth F. Ellet died at New York City.

  4. 1877

    Elizabeth F. Ellet died in 1877 at New York City.

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Last revised
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  1. 01

    “Elizabeth F. Ellet”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 02

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q2568715: Elizabeth F. Ellet

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Identity and data
Place of birth
Sodus Point
Family
poets
Fields
essay
Languages
English
Birth name
Elizabeth Fries Lummis
Death place
New York City
Occupations
historian, poet, essayist, writer

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