Joseph Bosworth

Joseph Bosworth (1789–1876) was a linguist, writer and university teacher.

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Overview

Born at Derbyshire in 1789, died at Oxford in 1876.

In detail

Joseph Bosworth studied at University of Aberdeen, Trinity College and Repton School. the recorded working language is English.

The field of work recorded is Old English and Church of England.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Bunny, Little Horwood and Water Stratford. Employment is recorded with University of Oxford. Membership is recorded of Royal Society, Royal Swedish Academy of Letters, History and Antiquities and American Antiquarian Society.

Works named in the authority record are An Anglo-Saxon Dictionary.

Distinctions recorded are Fellow of the Royal Society.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Joseph Bosworth (scholar)”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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    Wikidata, structured authority record Q1447568: Joseph Bosworth

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