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Willard M. Wallace

1911 – 2000

American history professor

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About Willard M. Wallace

Lived 1911 – 2000 (aged 88–89). Willard M. Wallace was an American.

Willard Mosher Wallace (1911 – June 15, 2000) was an American historian who taught at Wesleyan University from 1945 to 1981.

He attended Wesleyan University, where he received bachelor's and master's degrees, and the University of Pennsylvania, where he received a PhD in history. He won a Guggenheim fellowship.

At the end of his full-time teaching at Wesleyan, Wallace was made Professor Emeritus.

He was a member of the Acorn Club, to which he was elected in 1974.

Works Traitorous Hero: The Life and Fortunes of Benedict Arnold (1954), reviewed at "Traitorous Hero" Sir Walter Raleigh (1959) East to Bagaduce (1963) Appeal to Arms: A Military History of the American Revolution (1964) "American Revolution" author in the Encyclopædia Britannica, published online 20 July 1998 "United States" contributing editor, Encyclopedia Britannica online 26 October 1998

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Important facts

Born
1911
Birth century
Nationality
Education
University of Pennsylvania, Wesleyan University
Employers
Wesleyan University
Awards
E. Mead Johnson Award; Guggenheim Fellowship
Also known as
Willard Mosher Wallace, Willard Wallace

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Willard M. Wallace?

American history professor (1911–2000)

When was Willard M. Wallace born?

Willard M. Wallace was born in 1911.

When did Willard M. Wallace die?

Willard M. Wallace died on 15 June 2000.

What nationality was Willard M. Wallace?

Willard M. Wallace was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Willard M. Wallace

· Wikidata: Q23071587

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