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Signature of John William De Forest

John William De Forest

Military officer, novelist

† 1906-07-17 · Authors · Writer; cross-wiki notability: present on 9 language Wikipedias
License & source
Public domain · Wikidata
Life

John William De Forest was born on May 31, 1826 in Seymour and died on July 17, 1906 in New Haven, aged 80. Recorded occupations: poet, historian, novelist, writer and military personnel. Country of citizenship: United States. Notable works include “Miss Ravenel's Conversion from Secession to Loyalty”.

At a glance
Born
May 31, 1826 · Seymour
Died
July 17, 1906 · New Haven
Age at death
80
Citizenship
United States
Occupations
poet, historian, novelist, writer, military personnel
Notable works
Miss Ravenel's Conversion from Secession to Loyalty
Wikipedia editions
9 languages
Signature licence
Public domain
About this signature

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Biographical facts: Wikidata Q175205 (CC0), retrieved 2026-10-13. Read more about John William De Forest on Wikipedia.

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