John Taylor
American military archivist
About John Taylor
Lived 1921 – 2008 (aged 86–87). John Taylor was an American archivist and national Archives and Records Administration.
John Edward Taylor (1921 – 20 September 2008) was an American military archivist at the National Archives and Records Administration for 63 years.
Life and career
Taylor was born in Sparkman, Arkansas and graduated from the University of Arkansas in 1945. He was frequently acknowledged by authors for his assistance, and the National Archives named its collection of intelligence and espionage books in his honor. Taylor died of congestive heart failure at his home in Chevy Chase, Maryland.
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Who was John Taylor?
American military archivist
When was John Taylor born?
John Taylor was born in 1921 in Sparkman.
When did John Taylor die?
John Taylor died on 20 September 2008 in Chevy Chase, Maryland.
What was John Taylor's occupation?
John Taylor was an archivist and national Archives and Records Administration.
What nationality was John Taylor?
John Taylor was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Taylor (archivist)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Taylor. https://biography.guide/john-taylor-archivist/
MLA: "John Taylor." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-taylor-archivist/.
Chicago: "John Taylor." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-taylor-archivist/.
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