FamousPeopleFacts - John Edward Christopher Hill

John Edward Christopher Hill

Date of Birth: February 6, 1912 Zodiac Sign: Aquarius Date of Death: February 23, 2003 Biography John Edward Christopher Hill, commonly known as Christopher Hill, was a distinguished British historian and academic, specializing in the history of the English Civil War and the 17th century.…

John Dalberg-Acton

Date of Birth: January 10, 1834 Zodiac Sign: Capricorn Date of Death: June 19, 1902 Biography John Emerich Edward Dalberg-Acton, 1st Baron Acton, was an English historian, politician, and writer, born on January 10, 1834, in Naples, Italy. Acton came from a prominent family with…

Johan Huizinga

Date of Birth: December 7, 1872 Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius Date of Death: February 1, 1945 Biography Johan Huizinga was a prominent Dutch historian born on December 7, 1872, in Groningen, Netherlands. He is best known for his works on cultural history and his seminal book…
FamousPeopleFacts - Jill Lepore

Jill Lepore

Date of Birth: August 27, 1966 Zodiac Sign: Virgo Date of Death: [Leave Blank] Biography Jill Lepore is a renowned American historian, writer, and professor. She was born on August 27, 1966, in West Boylston, Massachusetts. Lepore is best known for her work on American…
FamousPeopleFacts - Jean Froissart

Jean Froissart

Date of Birth: c. 1337 Zodiac Sign: Unknown Date of Death: c. 1405 Biography Jean Froissart was a medieval French-speaking historian and poet, renowned for his chronicles that provide a vivid account of the events of the Hundred Years’ War. Born in Valenciennes, in the…

Jane Ridley

Date of Birth: May 7, 1953 Zodiac Sign: Taurus Biography Jane Ridley is a distinguished British historian, biographer, and professor, known for her extensive work on British history and the monarchy. Born into a family with a strong literary and historical background, she pursued her…
FamousPeopleFacts - James Truslow Adams

James Truslow Adams

Date of Birth: October 18, 1878 Zodiac Sign: Libra Date of Death: May 18, 1949 Biography James Truslow Adams was an influential American historian and writer, best known for coining the term “American Dream” in his 1931 book “The Epic of America.” Born and raised…
FamousPeopleFacts - James P. Carse

James P. Carse

Date of Birth: November 4, 1932 Zodiac Sign: Scorpio Date of Death: September 25, 2020 Biography James P. Carse was a distinguished historian and professor emeritus of history and literature of religion at New York University. Born in the mid-20th century, Carse’s work primarily revolved…
FamousPeopleFacts - James Mill

James Mill

Date of Birth: April 6, 1773 Zodiac Sign: Aries Date of Death: June 23, 1836 Biography James Mill was a Scottish historian, economist, political theorist, and philosopher, born on April 6, 1773. He is best known for his influential works in the fields of history…
FamousPeopleFacts - James Henry Breasted

James Henry Breasted

Date of Birth: August 27, 1865 Zodiac Sign: Virgo Date of Death: December 2, 1935 Biography James Henry Breasted was a distinguished American archaeologist, Egyptologist, and historian, renowned for his work on ancient Egyptian civilization. Born in Rockford, Illinois, Breasted’s academic journey began at North…