William B. Hesseltine
(1902-1963)
American historian
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William Best Hesseltine (February 21, 1902 - December 8, 1963) was an American historian and politician who became the Socialist Party candidate for U.S. President in 1948. As a historian and for nearly three decades, a professor at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, Hesseltine's field of expertise was mid-19th century American history, especially the Civil War, Reconstruction Era and American South. He also became known as the mentor of a generation of American historians, many of whom also won prizes for their writing.
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21 February 1902 Brucetown, Virginia
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1963 (aged 60) Madison, Dane County. Wisconsin, United States
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