E. E. Speight
Lexicographer, educationalist, philosopher, poet, anthropologist, publisher, author; Speight was a Yorkshireman who was professor of English in Japan and latterly India.
About E. E. Speight
Lived 1871 – 1949 (aged 77). E. E. Speight was a British anthropologist, linguist, philosopher, academic and author, known for Educationalist and Lexicography.
Personal life
Speight was married twice. On 11 July 1899 he married Ragna Grõn (11 July 1876 – 3 May 1953) of Norway who travelled to Japan overland by train through Russia from Norway twice with their young son Arthur, and he later married Doris Allix (10 July 1901 – 22 May 1991) in India with whom he had two sons, Peter and Michael.
Honours Speight was awarded the Fifth Class of the Order of the Rising Sun by the Emperor of Japan for services to teaching, and was allowed this honour by the King.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was E. E. Speight?
lexicographer, educationalist, philosopher, poet, anthropologist, publisher, author; Speight was a Yorkshireman who was professor of English in Japan and latterly India.
When was E. E. Speight born?
E. E. Speight was born on 6 December 1871 in Bradford, Yorkshire.
When did E. E. Speight die?
E. E. Speight died on 17 September 1949 in Ooty.
What was E. E. Speight's occupation?
E. E. Speight was an anthropologist, linguist, philosopher, academic and author.
What was E. E. Speight known for?
E. E. Speight was known for Educationalist and Lexicography.
What nationality was E. E. Speight?
E. E. Speight was British.
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