Edward Jackson Lowell (October 18, 1845 – May 11, 1894) was a United States (Massachusetts) lawyer and historian.
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Early life
Lowell was born October 18, 1845 in Boston, Massachusetts. He was a grandson of Francis Cabot Lowell.
Lowell graduated from Harvard College in 1867. After his graduation, he spent several years studying and traveling abroad.
Lowell pursued a business career for a year or so, studied law. He was admitted to the Suffolk County, Massachusetts, bar in 1872.
Career
Lowell practiced law until 1874, when his wife died, and he gave up his law practise to take care of his children and study history.
He was a member of the Massachusetts Historical Society and a fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. He wrote several history book sand numerous numerous magazine and review articles.