John Lloyd Stephens
John Lloyd Stephens | |
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Stephens' portrait published in 1854 | |
| Born | November 28, 1805 |
| Died | October 13, 1852 (aged 46) New York City, New York, US |
| Resting place | New York City Marble Cemetery |
| Alma mater | Columbia College Litchfield Law School |
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| Known for | Exploration of Mexico and Central America, including descriptions of Maya sites |
| Scientific career | |
| Institutions | Panama Railroad Company |
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John Lloyd Stephens (November 28, 1805 – October 13, 1852) was an American explorer, writer, and diplomat. He was a pivotal figure in the rediscovery of Maya civilization throughout Middle America and in the planning of the Panama railroad.