John Pentland Mahaffy
John Pentland Mahaffy (1839–1919) was a Swiss writer, classical philologist and literary scholar.
Also recorded as Sir John Pentland Mahaffy; J. P. Mahaffy.
John Pentland Mahaffy in brief
- Born
- 1839
- Died
- 1919
- Known for
- writer,classical philologist,literary scholar,translator,composer,university teacher,man of letters,historian
- Place of birth
- Vevey
Overview
Born at Vevey in 1839, died at Dublin in 1919.
In detail
John Pentland Mahaffy studied at Trinity College, Dublin. the recorded working language is English and Ancient Greek.
The field of work recorded is classical philology, papyrology and literary studies.
Employment is recorded with University of Dublin. Membership is recorded of Royal Irish Academy and Accademia Nazionale dei Lincei.
Distinctions recorded are Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire, Commander of the Royal Victorian Order and Order of the Redeemer.
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