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John Robert Seeley

John Robert Seeley (1834–1895) was a historian, writer and essayist.

Also recorded as Sir John Robert Seeley · J. R. Seeley

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Sir John Robert Seeley, historian. Photograph by Philip Crellin Jr, albumen carte-de-visite, 1866

Philip Crellin Jr. (1823-1912) (photographer, 87 Regent Street, London · Public domain

Biography

Born at London in 1834, died in Cambridge in 1895.

John Robert Seeley studied at Christ's College. The recorded working language is English.

Residence is recorded at Cambridge. Employment is recorded with University College London. Positions recorded include Regius Professor of History, Cambridge University.

Distinctions recorded are Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George.

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