About George Burton Adams
Lived 1851 – 1925 (aged 73). George Burton Adams was an American university teacher, historian and writer.
George Burton Adams (June 3, 1851 – May 26, 1925) was an American medievalist historian who taught at Yale University from 1888 to 1925.
Adams was born to on Calvin Carlton and Emeline Adams ( Nelson) on June 3, 1851, in Fairfield, Vermont. His father was a Congregational clergyman. and a fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences in 1918.
He died on May 26, 1925, in New Haven, Connecticut. The British Empire and a League of Peace (1917) Constitutional History of England (1921)
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
People in George Burton Adams's life
Named in this biography and alive at the same time
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped George Burton Adams's
Frequently asked questions
Who was George Burton Adams?
American historian (1851–1925)
When was George Burton Adams born?
George Burton Adams was born on 3 June 1851 in Fairfield.
When did George Burton Adams die?
George Burton Adams died on 26 May 1925 in New Haven.
What was George Burton Adams's occupation?
George Burton Adams was a university teacher, historian and writer.
What nationality was George Burton Adams?
George Burton Adams was American.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: George Burton Adams
· DBpedia: George Burton Adams
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). George Burton Adams. https://biography.guide/george-burton-adams/
MLA: "George Burton Adams." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/george-burton-adams/.
Chicago: "George Burton Adams." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/george-burton-adams/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-22 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:25 UTC