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John Lloyd Stephens : ウィキペディア英語版 | John Lloyd Stephens John Lloyd Stephens (November 28, 1805 – October 13, 1852) was an American explorer, writer, and diplomat. Stephens was a pivotal figure in the rediscovery of Maya civilization throughout Middle America and in the planning of the Panama railroad. ==Early life== John Lloyd Stephens was born November 28, 1805, in the township of Shrewsbury, New Jersey.〔(Person Detail: John Lloyd Stephens ), New York State Literary Tree. Accessed December 4, 2007.〕 He was the second son of Benjamin Stephens, a successful New Jersey merchant, and Clemence Lloyd, daughter of an eminent local judge.〔Harris 2006, p.1; Hawks 1853, pp.64–65.〕 The following year the family moved to New York City. There Stephens received an education in the Classics at two privately tutored schools. At the early age of 13 he enrolled at Columbia College, graduating at the top of his class four years later in 1822.〔Harris 2006, p.1〕 After working as a student-at-law for a year, he joined the Law School at Litchfield, Connecticut. He entered practice after finishing, and returned to New York. After 8 years, he embarked on a journey through Europe in 1834, and went on to Egypt and the Levant, returning home in 1836. Stephens wrote several popular books about his travels and explorations.
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