About George Knepper
Lived 1926 – 2018 (aged 92). George Knepper was an American historian and military personnel.
George W. Knepper Jr. (January 15, 1926 – October 20, 2018) was an American historian.
Life and career Knepper was born in Akron, Ohio, the son of George Sr. and Grace Knepper. He attended Buchtel High School, graduating in 1943.
Knepper served as a professor in the department of history at the University of Akron from 1954 to 1992. During his years as a professor, in 1987, he was named a distinguished professor.
Death Knepper died on October 20, 2018, in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, at the age of 92.
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American historian
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George Knepper was born on 15 January 1926.
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George Knepper died on 20 October 2018.
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George Knepper was a historian and military personnel.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). George Knepper. https://biography.guide/george-knepper/
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