Richard Henry Dana Sr.

Richard Henry Dana Sr.
BornNovember 15, 1787
Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S.
DiedFebruary 2, 1879 (1879-02-03) (aged 91)
Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
Resting placeOld Burying Ground
EducationHarvard College
ChildrenRichard Henry Dana Jr.
RelativesFrancis Dana (father)
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Richard Henry Dana Sr. (November 15, 1787 – February 2, 1879) was an American poet, critic and lawyer. His son, Richard Henry Dana Jr., also became a lawyer and author.