William Montgomery McGovern
1897
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1964
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country of citizenship: United States of America
languages spoken, written or signed: English
educated at: Christ Church, University of Paris, Humboldt University of Berlin
occupation: explorer, journalist, university teacher
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. Source: Wikipedia (en)
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