Benjamin Jowett
Born in Camberwell, LondonBorn on 15th of April 1817
Died on 1st of October 1893
Jowett spent his entire academic career at Balliol, as a fellow, tutor, and Master, also serving as Regius Professor of Greek and eventually vice-chancellor of Oxford University. He was a noted academic reformer, opposed to restrictions on those not of the Anglican faith studying and holding office in the universities. His translations and studies of Plato, Aristotle and Thucydides marked him out as a great scholar, but he was more celebrated as an inspirational tutor who imparted moral and philosophical principles to his students, among them many who rose to high office.
More famous Britons here
Contributors: Do you have a site related to Benjamin Jowett?
Supply some content
for this page and we will gladly add a link to your site. Email here.
6590 views since 18th July 2007
Brit Quote: |
|
On this day: |