David Thoreau died just six weeks after the birth of his famous nephew, Henry David Thoreau. On Oct. 12, 1817 Henry was baptized "David Henry Thoreau" in honor of his recently deceased uncle. He later reversed the order of his first two names.
David Thoreau died just six weeks after the birth of his famous nephew, Henry David Thoreau. On Oct. 12, 1817 Henry was baptized "David Henry Thoreau" in honor of his recently deceased uncle. He later reversed the order of his first two names.
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