Benjamin Jowett

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Birthday April 15, 1817

Birth Sign Aries

Birthplace London, England

DEATH DATE Oct 1, 1893 (76)

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About

English theologian and educator known for his work in administrative reform at Oxford University.

Before fame

He received a scholarship to Balliol College, Oxford when he was eighteen.

Trivia

He became known for translating the works of Plato, Aristotle, and Thucydides.

Family life

He was born in London to a family with three generations in the Evangelical Church.

Associated with

He was featured as a character in the novel The Rector of Justin by Louis Auchincloss.