Charles Rollin
Historian and educator; wrote 'Ancient History'
Born
January 30th, 1661
364 years ago
Died
December 14th, 1741
283 years ago — 80 years old
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
France
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Born in France in 1661, contributed significantly to historical scholarship and education as a historian and educator. Rollin served as a professor of Greek and Latin at the Collège de Beauvais and later at the Collège Royal. He authored 'Ancient History', a comprehensive work detailing the history of Greece and Rome. The publication gained recognition for its methodical approach to historical events and figures, influencing subsequent historians and educators. Additionally, Rollin published works on pedagogy, advocating for educational reform and the importance of classical studies in the curriculum.
Authored 'Ancient History'
Served as a professor at Collège Royal
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