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1754 – 1812Joel Barlow (1754-1812)Died 24 December 1812, aged 58Joel Barlow was an American poet and diplomat best known for his epic poem "The Columbiad" and for serving as US minister to France. He died near Zarnowiec in Poland while traveling to meet Napoleon during the retreat from Russia. His death came amid the brutal winter conditions afflicting the collapsing French army.