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George Melville Bolling

1871 – 1963

American classical scholar

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About George Melville Bolling

Lived 1871 – 1963 (aged 92). George Melville Bolling was an American linguist, classical philologist and teacher.

George Melville Bolling (April 13, 1871 – June 1, 1963) was an American linguist.

Bolling was born in Baltimore, Maryland. He attended Loyola College. In 1895 he became professor of Greek, and associate professor of comparative philology and Sanskrit at Catholic University. In 1897 he received his doctorate from Johns Hopkins University.

He taught at Ohio State University as professor of Greek Languages and Literature. He was one of the signers of the call that led to the foundation of the Linguistic Society of America, and served as its president in 1931. From 1925–1931 he was the editor of the Society's academic journal, Language.He was a member of the American Philological Association, American Oriental Society, and the Archaeological Institute of America.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
Loyola University Maryland, Johns Hopkins University
Employers
The Catholic University of America, Johns Hopkins University, Ohio State University
Awards
Order of the Redeemer
Also known as
George Bolling, G. M. Bolling

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Frequently asked questions

Who was George Melville Bolling?

American classical scholar

When was George Melville Bolling born?

George Melville Bolling was born on 13 April 1871 in Baltimore.

When did George Melville Bolling die?

George Melville Bolling died on 2 June 1963 in Princeton.

What was George Melville Bolling's occupation?

George Melville Bolling was a linguist, classical philologist and teacher.

What nationality was George Melville Bolling?

George Melville Bolling was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: George Melville Bolling

· Wikidata: Q17032844

· DBpedia: George Bolling

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