Properties (47)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
dictionary
Dictionary Maker |
| gptkbp:advocatesFor |
Spelling reform
Language simplification American_nationalism |
| gptkbp:almaMater |
gptkb:Yale_College
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| gptkbp:associatedWith |
gptkb:American_Revolution
gptkb:Connecticut gptkb:Yale_University gptkb:Federalist_Party American_education_reform |
| gptkbp:born |
October 16, 1758
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| gptkbp:children |
gptkb:Emily_Webster
gptkb:George_Webster gptkb:John_Webster gptkb:William_Webster gptkb:Mary_Webster |
| gptkbp:contribution |
Standardization_of_American_English
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| gptkbp:died |
May 28, 1843
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| gptkbp:founded |
gptkb:Webster's_Dictionary
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Noah Webster
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| gptkbp:influenced |
gptkb:American_English
American_culture American_literature American_education |
| gptkbp:influencedBy |
gptkb:Samuel_Johnson
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| gptkbp:knownFor |
gptkb:Webster's_Dictionary
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| gptkbp:legacy |
His works are still referenced today.
His dictionary was the first to define American English. His name is synonymous with dictionaries. His spelling book was widely used in schools. Promoted the idea of a national language. Contributed_to_the_development_of_American_identity. Influence_on_American_English_spelling. Influenced_educational_practices_in_the_U.S. Pioneer_in_American_lexicography. Webster's_Dictionary_remains_a_standard_reference. |
| gptkbp:nationality |
American
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| gptkbp:notableWorks |
An American Dictionary of the English Language
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| gptkbp:occupation |
Author
Educator |
| gptkbp:publishedBy |
gptkb:The_Blue-Backed_Speller
The Elementary Spelling Book The First Part of the Elementary Spelling Book The Dictionary of the English Language |
| gptkbp:residence |
gptkb:New_Haven,_Connecticut
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| gptkbp:spouse |
Rebecca_Greenleaf
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