Douglas Southall Freeman
Douglas Southall Freeman (May 16, 1886 – June 13, 1953) was an American historian, biographer, newspaper editor, radio commentator, and author. He is best known for his multi-volume biographies of Robert E. Lee and George Washington, for both of which he was awarded Pulitzer Prizes.
Douglas Southall Freeman | |
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Douglas Southall Freeman, c. 1916 | |
| Born | May 16, 1886 Lynchburg, Virginia, U.S. |
| Died | June 13, 1953 (aged 67) Richmond, Virginia, U.S. |
| Occupation | Historian Biographer Newspaper editor Author |
| Education | Richmond College (AB) Johns Hopkins University (PhD) |
| Spouse | Inez Virginia Goddin |
| Children | Mary Tyler Freeman Anne Ballard Freeman James Douglas Freeman |
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