About William Harvey Wells
Lived 1812 – 1885 (aged 72). William Harvey Wells was an American philologist, educator and teacher.
Death
Wells died in at his home in Chicago on January 21, 1885.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was William Harvey Wells?
American educator (1812-1885)
When was William Harvey Wells born?
William Harvey Wells was born on 27 February 1812 in Tolland.
When did William Harvey Wells die?
William Harvey Wells died on 21 January 1885 in Chicago.
What was William Harvey Wells's occupation?
William Harvey Wells was a philologist, educator and teacher.
What nationality was William Harvey Wells?
William Harvey Wells was American.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: William Harvey Wells
· DBpedia: William H. Wells (educator)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William Harvey Wells. https://biography.guide/william-harvey-wells/
MLA: "William Harvey Wells." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/william-harvey-wells/.
Chicago: "William Harvey Wells." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/william-harvey-wells/.
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