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Ernest Hunter Wright

1882 – 1968

American academic

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About Ernest Hunter Wright

Lived 1882 – 1968 (aged 85–86). Ernest Hunter Wright was an American english teacher and university teacher.

Ernest Hunter Wright (1882–1968) was a professor at Columbia University, a chairman of English Institute at Columbia (1942–1946), an author of many notable works, an editor-in-chief of Richards Cyclopedia for Juveniles. Wright specialized in the 18th century, Shakespeare and Rousseau.

Notable works The Meaning of Rousseau The Authorship of Timon of Athens

Chess According to Jose Capablanca's "A Primer of Chess", Wright was an avid chess player. Capablanca gives Dr Wright credits for the book.

Personal life Wright was born in Lynchburg, Virginia, in 1882. Wright graduated from Columbia University in 1906 and received his PhD from the university in 1910. Wright died in 1968 and was buried in Fantinekill Cemetery

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Important facts

Born
1882
Birth century
Died
1968
Occupation
English teacher, university teacher
Nationality
Education
Columbia University
Employers
Columbia University
Also known as
Ernest H. Wright

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Who was Ernest Hunter Wright?

American academic (1882-1968)

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Ernest Hunter Wright was born in 1882.

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Ernest Hunter Wright died in 1968.

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Ernest Hunter Wright was an english teacher and university teacher.

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Ernest Hunter Wright was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Ernest Hunter Wright

· Wikidata: Q104224769

· DBpedia: Ernest Hunter Wright

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