Elihu Burritt
Elihu Burritt | |
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| Born | December 8, 1810 New Britain, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Died | March 6, 1879 (aged 68) New Britain, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Occupations | |
| Notable work | Walks in the Black Country and its Green Border-Land |
| United States Consul to Birmingham, England | |
| In office 1864–1868 | |
| President | Abraham Lincoln |
Elihu Burritt (December 8, 1810 – March 6, 1879) was an American diplomat, philanthropist, social activist, and blacksmith. He was also a prolific lecturer, journalist and writer who traveled widely in the United States and Europe.