Jared Sparks (1789–1866)

American historian, editor, and clergyman. Graduated from Harvard College, 1815; master’s degree in theological studies, 1819. Called to the Unitarian ministry, 1819. Published collections on George Washington and Benjamin Franklin and oversaw the publication of the Library of American biography. Professor of ancient and modern history, Harvard, 1838–53; president of the college, 1849–52.