literæ humaniores
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Montagu Burrows — (27 October 1819, Hadley, England 10 July 1905, Oxford) was an officer in the Royal Navy and subsequently the first Chichele Professor of Modern History at Oxford University. He was probably the very first academic to lecture on naval history at… … Wikipedia
University of Oxford — University of Oxford † Catholic Encyclopedia ► University of Oxford I. ORIGIN AND HISTORY The most extraordinary myths have at various times prevailed as to the fabulous antiquity of Oxford as a seat of learning. It is sufficient… … Catholic encyclopedia
Johnson, Lionel Pigot — (1867 1902) The son of an army officer, he was born at Broadstairs, Kent, but the family settled at Windsor Forest, Berkshire. He was educated at Winchester College, where he edited The Wykehamist, the school magazine, and won prizes for… … British and Irish poets
Morris, Sir Lewis — (1833 1907) Welsh poet, born at Carmarthen, where his father grandson of the poet Lewis Morys (see entry) was a solicitor. He was educated at Queen Elizabeth s grammar school, Carmarthen, Cowbridge School, South Glamorgan, then at Sherborne… … British and Irish poets
Humanities — Humanity Hu*man i*ty, n.; pl. {Humanities}. [L. humanitas: cf. F. humanit[ e]. See {Human}.] 1. The quality of being human; the peculiar nature of man, by which he is distinguished from other beings. [1913 Webster] 2. Mankind collectively; the… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Humanity — Hu*man i*ty, n.; pl. {Humanities}. [L. humanitas: cf. F. humanit[ e]. See {Human}.] 1. The quality of being human; the peculiar nature of man, by which he is distinguished from other beings. [1913 Webster] 2. Mankind collectively; the human race … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
HADRIANUS Turnebus — Andeliaco ad Sequanam oriundus, stirpe nobili decus ac gloria fuit saeculi sui. Primo Tolosae, exin Regius in Literatura Graeca, et Latina; dein in Philosophia, Professor, Parisiis, unde quo que Auditores nominis sui fama excivit, verus… … Hofmann J. Lexicon universale
