John Hudson

English librarian and scholar

John Hudson - English librarian and scholar
Born

1662
363 years ago

Died

November 26th, 1719
305 years ago — 57 years old

Category

Thinkers & Philosophers

Country

England

Links & References

Contributed significantly to the fields of bibliography and literary scholarship in the early 18th century. Authored several influential texts that cataloged and critiqued classical literature. Served as a librarian at the University of Oxford, where the development of library resources took place during his tenure. His work laid foundations for future bibliographies and understanding of ancient texts.

Authored 'Commentarius de libris' which focused on classical authors

Served as librarian at the University of Oxford

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