Richard Harding Davis
American journalist, war correspondent, and fiction writer (1864–1916) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Richard Harding Davis (April 18, 1864 – April 11, 1916) was an American journalist and writer of fiction and drama, known foremost as the first American war correspondent to cover the Spanish–American War, the Second Boer War, and World War I.[1] His writing greatly assisted the political career of Theodore Roosevelt. He also played a major role in the evolution of the American magazine. His influence extended to the world of fashion, and he is credited with making the clean-shaven look popular among men at the turn of the 20th century.[2]
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Born | (1864-04-18)April 18, 1864 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Died | April 11, 1916(1916-04-11) (aged 51) New York City, New York, U.S. |
Resting place | Leverington Cemetery, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
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Nationality | American |
Period | 19th and early 20th century |
Genre | History, romantic novels, short stories |
Subject | Africa, War, Cuba, Europe |
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Children | 1 |
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