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Theodore Maynard

Illustration — Theodore Maynard Theodore Maynard (1890–1956) was an English-American poet, literary critic, and historian. He grew up in England until 1920, and afterwards he moved to America and lived there until his death. Although he considered himself primarily a poet, during his lifetime he was best known and most influential as a historian of Catholicism, especially in the United States.

Theodore Maynard

British historian and poet Theodore Maynard (1890-1956)

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Born
1890
Died
1956
Occupation
poet · historian
Languages
English

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  1. 01Writing and publications
  2. 02Notes, references and evidence

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