About John Lauris Blake
Lived 1788 – 1858 (aged 69–70). John Lauris Blake was a writer.
John Lauris Blake (December 21, 1788 – July 6, 1857) was an American clergyman and bestselling author. He is best known as the author of the General Biographical Dictionary.
Life John Lauris Blake was born on 21 December 1788 in Northwood, New Hampshire. During his adolescence, he practiced cabinet making and at the same time prepared himself for college. and was a member of the committee of Boston public schools. A significant number of original 19th-century copies of works authored by Blake are held in the collections of the AAS.
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American minister
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Lauris Blake. https://biography.guide/john-lauris-blake/
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