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Stephen Sewall was an American professor on Hebrew language in Harvard University, an expert in Oriental languages, and was considered one of the best scholars of his generation.

Education

Harvard University.

Career

In 1761, shortly after graduating from Harvard University, he was hired by his alma mater to serve as Judah Monis"s replacement as a lecturer in Hebrew. He was born in York, Maine and died in Boston, Massachusetts.

Membership

American Academy of Arts and Sciences]

He was a charter member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences (1780).