George Bancroft was an American historian, statesman and Democratic politician who was prominent in promoting secondary education both in his home state of Massachusetts and at the national and international levels. Wikipedia
Born: October 3, 1800, Worcester, MA
Died: January 17, 1891 (age 90 years), Washington, D.C.
Education: Harvard University, Harvard College, Phillips Exeter Academy, and more
Organizations founded: United States Naval Academy and Round Hill School
Production company: United States Naval Academy
Grandparent: Lydia Bancroft