Charles Astor Bristed

(1820-1874)

American scholar and author

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Charles Astor Bristed (October 6, 1820 – January 14, 1874) was an American scholar and author, sometimes writing under the pen name Carl Benson. He was the first American to write a full-length defense of Americanisms.

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Born	6 October 1820 New York City, New York, U.S.
Died	15 January 1874 (aged 53) Washington, D.C., U.S.
Zodiac	Libra
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John Jacob Astor · Grandfather · 1763-1848 · fur-trader and first multi-millionaire in America edit info

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William Backhouse Astor, Sr. · Uncle · 1792-1875 · American businessman edit info

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John Jacob Astor III · Cousin · 1822-1890 · American financer and philanthropist edit info

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William Backhouse Astor, Jr. · Family Member · 1829-1892 · American businessman edit info

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