Born in 1758 in West Hartford, Connecticut and educated at Yale University, Noah Webster served in the American Revolution, studied law and taught school. He published a spelling book in 1783, to differentiate American English from British in terms of spelling, grammar and pronunciation. In 1828, he published the American Dictionary of the English Language. He died in New Haven in 1843.
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- From Noah Webster to Merriam-Webster Overview of the author of America's first dictionary.
- An Oration on the Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence Text of speech given by Noah Webster in 1802.
- Grave of Noah Webster Photos from the Grove Street Cemetery in New Haven, Connecticut.
- Noah Webster Writings and Biography Biography, quotes and reading list.
- Noah Webster Vintage photograph, vital statistics and biographical information.
- Webster, Noah Biographical information from Encyclopedia.com.
- Religion & Liberty: Noah Webster Discussion on Noah Webster's views on religion and citizenship.