George William Curtis

George William Curtis
Curtis between 1855 and 1865
Born	February 24, 1824 Providence, Rhode Island, U.S.[1]
Died	August 31, 1892(1892-08-31) (aged 68) New York City, New York, U.S.
Nationality	American
Occupation(s)	Writer, editor
Political party	Republican
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George William Curtis (February 24, 1824 – August 31, 1892) was an American writer, reformer, public speaker, and political activist. He was an abolitionist and supporter of civil rights for African Americans and Native Americans. He also advocated women's suffrage, civil service reform, and public education.^{[citation needed]}