PRESCOTT, WILLIAM HICKLING
- PRESCOTT, WILLIAM HICKLING
American historian, born at Salem, Massachusetts; son of a lawyer; graduated at Harvard in 1814, and applied himself to study law; by-and-by he travelled in Europe, married, and turned to literature as a profession; growing blind, the result of an accident at college, he fortunately inherited means, employed assistants, and with great courage in 1826 began to study Spanish history. "Ferdinand and Isabella" appearing in 1838, established his reputation in both worlds; "The Conquest of Mexico" was published in 1843, and "The Conquest of Peru" in 1847; he was elected corresponding member of the French Institute; his style is vivid, direct, and never dull; though not philosophical, his histories are masterpieces of narrative and incident; he died of apoplexy at Boston before completing the "History of Philip II." (1796-1859).
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James Wood.
1907.
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Prescott,William Hickling — Prescott, William Hickling. 1796 1859. American historian noted for his lively studies of the conquistadors, including History of the Conquest of Mexico (1843). * * * … Universalium
Prescott, William Hickling — (1796 1859) Historian, b. at Salem, Massachusetts, the s. of an eminent lawyer, was ed. at Harvard, where he graduated in 1814. While there he met with an accident to one of his eyes which seriously affected his sight for the remainder of his… … Short biographical dictionary of English literature
William Hickling Prescott — (c. 1850). William Hickling Prescott (* 4. Mai 1796 in Salem, Massachusetts; † 29. Januar 1859 in Boston) war ein amerikanischer Historiker. Er war der Enkel William Prescotts, der bei der … Deutsch Wikipedia
Prescott, William H(ickling) — born May 4, 1796, Salem, Mass., U.S. died Jan. 28, 1859, Boston, Mass. U.S. historian. Born to a prosperous family, Prescott graduated from Harvard University in 1814 but was prevented by poor health and eyesight from a career in law or business … Universalium
William H. Prescott — William Hickling Prescott (c. 1850). William Hickling Prescott (* 4. Mai 1796 in Salem, Massachusetts; † 29. Januar 1859 in Boston) war ein amerikanischer Historiker. Er war der Enkel William Prescotts, der bei der Schlacht von Bunker Hill … Deutsch Wikipedia
Prescott — Prescott, William Hickling, amerikan. Geschichtschreiber, geb. 4. Mai 1796 in Salem (Massachusetts), gest. 28. Jan. 1859 in New York, besuchte das Harvard College und wollte Jurist werden, sah sich jedoch durch den Verlust eines Auges genötigt,… … Meyers Großes Konversations-Lexikon
Prescott — Prescott, William Hickling, amerik. Geschichtschreiber, geb. 4. Mai 1796 zu Salem (Massachusetts), gest. 28. Jan. 1859 zu Boston; schrieb: »History of Ferdinand and Isabella« (1838; deutsch 1842), »History of the conquest of Mexico« (1843;… … Kleines Konversations-Lexikon
Prescott — Prescott, William Hickling, geb. 1796 zu Salem in Massachusetts, nordamerik. Geschichtschreiber »Ferdinands u. Isabellas«, 5. Aufl. Lond. 1844; der »Eroberung von Mexiko«, Boston 1843; »Eroberung von Peru«, Boston 1847; »Philipp II. von Spanien« … Herders Conversations-Lexikon
William — /wil yeuhm/, n. 1. a word formerly used in communications to represent the letter W. 2. a male given name: from Germanic words meaning will and helmet. * * * (as used in expressions) Huddie William Ledbetter Aberhart William George William… … Universalium
William H. Prescott — William Prescott (Salem, Massachusetts 4 de mayo 1796 Boston, 29 de enero 1859) fue un historiador e hispanista norteamericano … Wikipedia Español
