Gordon S. Wood, influential historian of the American Revolution, dies at 92
UNVERIFIED·Primary source · El Pais
Gordon S. Wood, a preeminent historian of the American Revolution, passed away on June 7, 2026, at the age of 92.
He was a long-time professor at Brown University and a Pulitzer Prize winner.
His work focused on the ideological and sociological roots of American democracy.
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Gordon S. Wood, influential historian of the American Revolution, dies at 92
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Gordon S. Wood
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Rhode Island, USA
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June 7, 2026
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