Henry Savile

English scholar and politician

Henry Savile - Leaders & Politicians born 1549
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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