George Perkins Marsh
American politician (1801–1882) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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George Perkins Marsh (March 15, 1801 – July 23, 1882), an American diplomat and philologist, is considered by some to be America's first environmentalist and by recognizing the irreversible impact of man's actions on the earth, a precursor to the sustainability concept,[1] although "conservationist" would be more accurate. The Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park in Vermont takes its name, in part, from Marsh. His 1864 book Man and Nature had a great impact in many parts of the world.
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George Perkins Marsh | |
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1st United States Ambassador to Italy | |
In office June 23, 1861 – July 23, 1882 | |
Appointed by | Abraham Lincoln |
Preceded by | John Moncure Daniel |
Succeeded by | William Waldorf Astor |
3rd United States Minister Resident to the Ottoman Empire | |
In office March 11, 1850 – December 19, 1853 | |
Appointed by | Zachary Taylor |
Preceded by | Dabney Smith Carr |
Succeeded by | Carroll Spence |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Vermont's 3rd district | |
In office March 4, 1843 – May 29, 1849 | |
Preceded by | Horace Everett |
Succeeded by | James Meacham |
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Born | (1801-03-15)March 15, 1801 Woodstock, Vermont, U.S. |
Died | July 23, 1882(1882-07-23) (aged 81) Vallombrosa, Reggello, Kingdom of Italy |
Political party | Whig, Republican |
Education | Dartmouth College |
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