Henry Liddell
English priest and academic author
English priest and academic author
1898
128 years ago — 87 years old
Thinkers & Philosophers
England
Served as a priest in the Church of England and held the position of Dean of Christ Church, Oxford. Contributed significantly to academia as an author and compiler of various texts, including a celebrated English lexicon. The work provided essential resources for students and scholars in the fields of language and literature. Established a reputation for scholarship during a period of academic reform at Oxford.
Authored 'A Greek-English Lexicon'
Served as Dean of Christ Church, Oxford
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