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Stephen E. Ambrose

American historian and writer (1936-2002) · United States · On the map · Writers · Died at 66

Stephen Edward Ambrose was an American historian, academic, and author, most noted for his books on World War II and his biographies of U.S. presidents Dwight D. Eisenhower and Richard Nixon.

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National Humanities Medal1998
St. Louis Literary Award1997

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He was a longtime professor of history at the University of New Orleans and the author of many bestselling volumes of American popular history.

Country
United States
Category
Writers
Type
Writer / Author
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1936 to 2002 · aged 66

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