William Montgomery McGovern, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
TweetWilliam Montgomery McGovern
American explorer
Date of Birth: 28-Sep-1897
Place of Birth: Manhattan, New York, United States
Date of Death: 12-Dec-1964
Profession: explorer
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Libra 
About William Montgomery McGovern
- William Montgomery McGovern (September 28, 1897 – December 12, 1964) was an American adventurer, political scientist, Northwestern University professor, anthropologist and journalist.
- He was possibly an inspiration for the character of Indiana Jones.McGovern's life may be more incredible than the fictional character he spawned.
- By age 30, he had already explored the Amazon and braved uncharted regions of the Himalayas, survived revolution in Mexico, studied at Oxford and the Sorbonne and become a Buddhist priest in a Japanese monastery.
- He became a beloved lecturer, war correspondent and military strategist.
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