Benson John Lossing

Benson John Lossing (1813-1891) was a journalist, historian, and writer from the United States. He was born on December 2, 1813, in Beekman, New York, and died on June 3, 1891, in Dover Plains, New York. Lossing studied at the University of Michigan.

Throughout his career, Lossing primarily focused on the fields of journalism, history, and writing. He was a well-known figure and an important contributor to American historical writing during the 19th century, specializing in the history of the United States.