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Noah Porter

(1811–1892) Lexicographer United States

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Noah Porter was a lexicographer from the United States, best known for The human intellect.

Quick Facts About Noah Porter

Born
December 14, 1811
Died
March 4, 1892
Nationality
United States
Profession
Lexicographer
Notable works
The human intellect
Spouse
Mary Porter

About Noah Porter

Noah Thomas Porter III was an American Congregational minister, academic, philosopher, author, lexicographer and an outspoken anti-slavery activist. Porter Mountain, of the Adirondack Mountains, was named for him after he was the first to climb it in 1875. He was President of Yale College (1871–1886).

Biography source: Wikipedia

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