Carl Van Doren

1885–1950 (age 65)

Biography

Carl Van Doren, born in 1885, was a distinguished writer, critic, and biographer whose work brought renewed appreciation to American history.

He taught, edited, and wrote with a belief in the power of ideas, winning a Pulitzer Prize for his biography of Benjamin Franklin; his thoughtful prose and intellectual generosity continue to inspire readers and scholars alike.

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