Richard Porson
Richard Porson (1759–1808) was a British classical philologist, university teacher and metricist.
Richard Porson in brief
- Born
- 1759
- Died
- 1808
- Known for
- classical philologist, university teacher, metricist and writer
- Place of birth
- North Walsham
Overview
Born at North Walsham in 1759, died at London in 1808.
In detail
Richard Porson studied at Eton College and Trinity College. the recorded working language is English.
The field of work recorded is classical philology.
Employment is recorded with University of Cambridge.
Sources
Each source is named with the standing the house places on it, so the evidence can be weighed rather than taken on trust.
- 1.
“Richard Porson”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia
Consult the source - 2.
Wikidata, structured authority record Q852657: Richard Porson
reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata
Consult the source
Elsewhere in Books
15,964 published records in this field, each with its sources named.
- Richard MilletAuthor
- Richard Nikolaus von Coudenhove-KalergiAuthor
- Richard PipesAuthor
- Richard PocockeAuthor
- Richard PowersAuthor
- Richard PriceAuthor
- Richard RoeperAuthor
- Richard RohrAuthor
Best supported in this field
For owners
Own a work by Richard Porson?
A specialist will read what you send and tell you what the house can establish, what it cannot, and whether the object is suited to sale. There is no charge and no obligation. The object stays with you throughout; nothing is shipped to us unless it is arranged in writing beforehand.