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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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- Religion & Liberty: Noah Webster - Discussion on Noah Webster\'s views on religion and famous nutmeggers citizenship.
- MSN Learning & Research Plus: Webster, Noah - Biographical information, from Encarta.
- Noah Webster Writings and Biography - Biography, quotes and reading list.
- The Dictionary Wars - Essay on the book Americans respect the most.
- An Oration on the Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence - Text of speech given by Noah Webster in webster, noah 1802.
- Grave of Noah Webster - Photos from the Grove Street Cemetery in New Haven, Connecticut.
- From Noah Webster to Merriam-Webster - Overview of the author of America's first dictionary.
- Webster, Noah - Biographical information from Encyclopedia.com.
- Noah Webster - Biographical information from the Connecticut Humanities Council.
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