Henry Adams: Quick Facts
Facts
| Also Known As | Henry Brooks Adams |
|---|---|
| Born | February 16, 1838 • Boston • Massachusetts |
| Died | March 27, 1918 (aged 80) • Washington, D.C. • United States |
| Awards And Honors | Pulitzer Prize (1919) |
| Notable Works | “Mont-Saint-Michel and Chartres” • “The Education of Henry Adams” |
| Movement / Style | Brahmin |
| House / Dynasty | Adams family |
| Notable Family Members | spouse Marian Adams • father Charles Francis Adams • brother Brooks Adams |
| Subjects Of Study | United States |
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