Noah Webster
1758–1843 (age 85)
lexicographer/author
Biography
Noah Webster was one of America's most influential lexicographers and authors, whose monumental work on the English language shaped American education and culture for generations. His comprehensive dictionary and spelling books became foundational texts in American schools and homes.
Webster's intellectual contributions extended beyond lexicography to include essays on language, history, and American identity. His legacy as a scholar and author remains profound, and he was honored with burial in Grove Street Cemetery, one of America's most distinguished burial grounds.