Amos Bronson Alcott
American teacher and writer
Amos Bronson Alcott was an American teacher, writer, philosopher, and reformer. As an educator, Alcott pioneered new ways of interacting with young students, focusing on a conversational style, and avoided traditional punishment. He hoped to... Wikipedia
Born: November 29, 1799, Wolcott, CT
Died: March 4, 1888 (age 88 years), Boston, MA
Children: Louisa May Alcott, Elizabeth Sewall Alcott, Abigail May Alcott Nieriker, and more
Parents: Joseph Chatfield Alcott and Anna Bronson Alcott
Grandchildren: Louisa May Alcott Nieriker, John Sewall Pratt, Frederic Pratt, and more
Spouse: Abby May Alcott (m. 1830–1877)
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