Elizabeth Brown Pryor
Elizabeth Brown Pryor (Mary Elizabeth Brown) was born on March 15th, 1951. Elizabeth passed away April 13th, 2015 at 64 years old. Elizabeth Brown Pryor was born in Gary, Indiana, USA. Pryor attended Northwestern University where she received a bachelor's degree, the University of London where she received a bachelor's degree and the University of Pennsylvania where she received a master's degree in history.
Elizabeth Brown Pryor was best known as an esteemed historian and diplomat from the US who wrote several notable and insightful biographies of key figures from the 19th century.
As an adult, she began her professional journey working with the
National Park Service before she got employment at the
US Department of State in 1983. As a diplomat, she worked in different roles in Africa and Europe and authored a policy document that contributed to the US rejoining
UNESCO following a two-decade absence.
In addition to her work as a diplomat, she made significant contributions to historical scholarship. She wrote biographies on the founder of the
American Red Cross and Robert E. Lee the Confederate General during the
American Civil War. The latter earned a
Lincoln Prize, among several other awards.
Elizabeth Brown Pryor died in 2015 in Richmond, Virginia, when she was involved in an accident in which her car was struck from behind by a speeding vehicle.
Brown has left behind a legacy of an insightful historian and dedicated diplomat who offered profound perspectives on American history and international relations.
Brown’s work,
Clara Barton, Professional Angel, provides insights into the famous historian, as she reveals a complex and sometimes troubled woman who fooled everyone with her heroic reputation. The author draws from her accounts, letters, and papers and explores achievements and struggles that showcase significant contradictions.
In
Reading the Man, Elizabeth Brown Pryor used dozens of previously unpublished letters of Robert E. Lee to write a stunning account of the confederate general’s military ability. She also chronicled the many contradictions in his life in the context of the tumultuous social developments of the time.
In
Clara Barton: National Historical Site, Elizabeth Pryor Brown tells the story of the life and times of Clara Barton, the legendary founder of the American Red Cross. But aside from being a biography, it is also a guide to the
Clara Barton National Historic Site.
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Elizabeth Brown Pryor: F.A.Q
When was Elizabeth Brown Pryor Born?
Elizabeth Brown Pryor was born on March 15th, 1951.
When did Elizabeth Brown Pryor die?
Elizabeth Brown Pryor died on April 13th, 2015 at 64 years old.
Where was Elizabeth Brown Pryor Born?
Elizabeth Brown Pryor was born in Gary, Indiana, USA.
What was the first book Elizabeth Brown Pryor wrote?
The first book written by Elizabeth Brown Pryor was Clara Barton: Professional Angel, published in 1987.
What was the most recent book Elizabeth Brown Pryor wrote?
Her most recently released work was Six Encounters with Lincoln: A President Confronts Democracy and Its Demons on February 7th, 2017.
How many books has Elizabeth Brown Pryor written?
Elizabeth Brown Pryor has written 5 books. 4 books in the Non-Fiction Books, 1 book in the National Park Service Handbook Series.