John Lloyd Stephens
American explorer and writer
John Lloyd Stephens was an American explorer, writer, and diplomat. He was a pivotal figure in the rediscovery of Maya civilization throughout Middle America and in the planning of the Panama railroad. Wikipedia
Born: November 28, 1805, Shrewsbury, NJ
Died: October 13, 1852 (age 46 years), New York, NY
Education: Columbia University and Litchfield Law School
Resting place: New York City Marble Cemetery