Dumas Malone

1892–1986 (age 94)

Historian

Biography

Dumas Malone was a distinguished American historian whose scholarly contributions shaped the understanding of American history and culture. Born in 1892, he devoted his career to rigorous historical research and the preservation of historical knowledge for future generations.

Malone's legacy as a historian continues to influence academic study and historical interpretation. He is interred at the University of Virginia Cemetery and Columbarium, a fitting honor for one who dedicated his life to advancing human knowledge and understanding.

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