Benson John Lossing, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Benson John Lossing

American journalist

Date of Birth: 12-Feb-1813

Place of Birth: Beekman, New York, United States

Date of Death: 03-Jun-1891

Profession: historian, journalist

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius

Benson John Lossing (February 12, 1813 – June 3, 1891) was a prolific and popular American historian, known best for his illustrated books on the American Revolution and American Civil War and features in Harper's Magazine.
He was a charter trustee of Vassar College.