About George C. Osborn
Lived 1904 – 1982 (aged 78). George C. Osborn was an American professor, historian and writer.
George Coleman Osborn (1904–1982) was an American historian, professor, and author. He wrote non-fiction about Southern history and biographies. He wrote books about John Sharp Williams, Woodrow Wilson, John James Tigert and James Kimble Vardaman.
Early life and education George Coleman Osborn was born on May 15, 1904 in Learned, Mississippi, to parents Bettie Mae (née Hendrick) and Samuel George Osborn.
He graduated from Mississippi College with a B.A. degree in 1927.
A collection of Osborn's research materials are at the University of Mississippi Libraries.
Osborn died on August 23, 1982 in Gainesville, Florida.
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American historian (1904–1982)
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George C. Osborn was born on 15 May 1904 in Learned.
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George C. Osborn died on 23 August 1982 in Gainesville.
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George C. Osborn was a professor, historian and writer.
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George C. Osborn was American.
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