Henry Savile
English scholar and politician
Born
1549
477 years ago
Died
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
England
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Served as a prominent scholar and politician in England during the Elizabethan and Jacobean eras. Played a pivotal role in the establishment of the Savilian Professorships of Astronomy and Geometry at the University of Oxford. Edited and published the works of classical Greek playwrights, including the first edition of 'The Works of Aristotle'. Actively engaged in political matters and held various positions, contributing to the scholarly landscape of the time before passing away in 1622.
Establishment of Savilian Professorships at Oxford
Published works of classical playwrights
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