Birthdate: October 16, 1758
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Died: May 28, 1843
Noah Webster Jr. was a prominent American lexicographer, textbook pioneer, and English-language spelling reformer, known as the “Father of American Scholarship and Education.” His influential work includes creating the “Blue-backed Speller” books, which taught generations of American children how to read and spell. Webster was a prolific author, editor, and political writer, playing a key role in popularizing certain spellings in the United States. His most enduring legacy is the modern Merriam-Webster dictionary, first published in 1828, which remains a cornerstone of American lexicography.
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