Caleb Carr
American military historian and author (1955–2024) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Caleb Carr (August 2, 1955 – May 23, 2024) was an American military historian and author.[2][3] Carr was the second of three sons born to Lucien Carr and Francesca Von Hartz.[4]
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Born | (1955-08-02)August 2, 1955 Manhattan, New York, U.S. |
Died | May 23, 2024(2024-05-23) (aged 68) Cherry Plain, New York, U.S. |
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Alma mater | New York University (BA) |
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Notable awards | The Anthony Award for The Alienist |
Relatives | Lucien Carr (father)[1] |
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Carr authored The Alienist, The Angel of Darkness, Casing the Promised Land, The Lessons of Terror, Killing Time, The Devil Soldier, The Italian Secretary, and The Legend of Broken. He previously taught military history at Bard College, and worked extensively in film, television, and the theater. His military and political writings appeared in numerous magazines and periodicals, among them The Washington Post, The New York Times, and The Wall Street Journal. He lived in upstate New York.[5]