Jean-Baptiste-Gaspard d'Ansse de Villoison
French scholar and academic, contributed to classics
Born
March 5th, 1750
275 years ago
Died
1805
220 years ago — 55 years old
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
France
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Born in 1750, this scholar specialized in classical literature and philology. He became a prominent figure in the study of ancient texts and contributed significantly to the field through various publications. His work helped to advance the understanding of Greek and Latin literature, and he served as a professor at the Collège de France. In addition to his scholarly work, he was involved in the translation and interpretation of significant classical works.
Published critical editions of classical texts
Served as a professor at the Collège de France
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