William Henry Jackson
American photographer and painter (1843–1942) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For the Anglican priest missionary, and inventor of Burmese Braille, see William Henry Jackson (priest). For the Canadian politician, see Honoré Jackson.
William Henry Jackson (April 4, 1843 – June 30, 1942) was an American photographer, Civil War veteran, painter, and an explorer famous for his images of the American West. He was a great-great nephew of Samuel Wilson, the progenitor of America's national symbol Uncle Sam.[1] He was the great-grandfather of cartoonist Bill Griffith, creator of Zippy the Pinhead comics.[2]
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William Henry Jackson | |
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Born | (1843-04-04)April 4, 1843 |
Died | June 30, 1942(1942-06-30) (aged 99) New York City, US |
Resting place | Arlington National Cemetery |
Occupation(s) | Photographer Painter |
Known for | "Mountain of the Holy Cross" photo |
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