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Washington Irving
American, 1783 - 1859
Born: April 3, 1783, New York City, New York
Died: November 28, 1859 (aged 76), Sunnyside, Tarrytown, New York
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BiographyWashington Irving (April 3, 1783 – November 28, 1859) was an American author, essayist, biographer, historian, and diplomat of the early 19th century. Irving served as the U.S. ambassador to Spain from 1842 to 1846.
Born: April 3, 1783, New York City, New York
Died: November 28, 1859 (aged 76), Sunnyside, Tarrytown, New York