Benjamin Jowett

Benjamin Jowett (1817–1893) was a linguist, theologian and university teacher.

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Born at Camberwell in 1817, died at Oxford in 1893.

In detail

Benjamin Jowett studied at Balliol College and St Paul's School. the recorded working language is English.

The field of work recorded is classical antiquity and biblical theology.

Employment is recorded with University of Oxford. Positions recorded include Vice-Chancellor of the University of Oxford. Membership is recorded of American Academy of Arts and Sciences.

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    “Benjamin Jowett”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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    Wikidata, structured authority record Q817565: Benjamin Jowett

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Benjamin Jowett (15 April 1817 – 1 October 1893) was renowned as an influential tutor and administrative reformer in the University of Oxford, a theologian and translator of Plato and Thucydides. He was Master of Balliol College, Oxford.

Benjamin Jowett (15 April 1817 – 1 October 1893) was renowned as an influential tutor and administrative reformer in the University of Oxford, a theologian and translator of Plato and Thucydides. He was Master of Balliol College, Oxford.

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