William Montgomery McGovern
William Montgomery McGovern | |
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William Montgomery McGovern in 1923 | |
| Born | September 28, 1897 New York City, U.S. |
| Died | December 12, 1964 (aged 67) Evanston, Illinois, U.S. |
| Occupation | Professor Archaeologist Adventurer |
| Genre | Non-fiction |
| Notable works | Colloquial Japanese To Lhasa in Disguise Jungle Paths and Inca Ruins From Luther to Hitler: The History of Fascist-Nazi Political Philosophy |
| Spouse | Margaret Montgomery |
William Montgomery McGovern (September 28, 1897 – December 12, 1964) was an American adventurer, political scientist, Northwestern University professor, anthropologist and journalist. He was a possible inspiration for the character of Indiana Jones.
By age 30, McGovern had explored the Amazon and braved uncharted regions of the Himalayas, survived revolution in Mexico, studied at Oxford University and the Sorbonne, and become a Buddhist priest in a Japanese monastery. He was also a lecturer, war correspondent and military strategist.