Lewis H. Morgan

Lewis H. Morgan was an American anthropologist, historian, politician, sociologist, lawyer and archaeologist (1818–1881). He was born at Aurora and died at Rochester.

Also recorded as Lewis Henry Morgan.

Overview

Born at Aurora in 1818, died at Rochester in 1881.

In detail

Lewis H. Morgan studied at Union College. the recorded working language is English.

Positions recorded include member of the State Senate of New York and member of the New York State Assembly. Membership is recorded of National Academy of Sciences, American Academy of Arts and Sciences and American Antiquarian Society.

Works named in the authority record are Ancient Society and Systems of Consanguinity and Affinity of the Human Family.

Chronology

  1. 1818Lewis H. Morgan born at Aurora.
  2. 1881Lewis H. Morgan died at Rochester.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Lewis H. Morgan”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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    Wikidata, structured authority record Q313458: Lewis H. Morgan

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