Original: George Bancroft (October 3, 1800 - January 17, 1891) was an American historian and statesman who was prominent in promoting secondary education both in his home state and at the national level.
Simplified: George Bancroft (October 3, 1800 - January 17, 1891) was an American historian and statesman. He was important in promoting secondary education both in his home state and at the national level.