About Harold Whetstone Johnston
Lived 1859 – 1912 (aged 53). Harold Whetstone Johnston was an American classical philologist.
Harold Whetstone Johnston (March 18, 1859 in Rushville, Illinois – June 17, 1912) was a classical historian and Professor of Latin at Indiana University, best known for writing The Private Life of the Romans.
Personal life Johnston was the son of DeWitt Clinton Johnston and Margretta Hay (Bower).
Works 1897 – A collection of examples illustrating the metrical licenses of vergil 1903 – , Publisher: Beaufort Books (1972 reissue) 1910 – Selected Orations and Letters of Cicero Scott, Foresman and Co.
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American historian (1859-1912)
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Harold Whetstone Johnston was born on 18 March 1859 in Rushville.
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Harold Whetstone Johnston died on 17 June 1912 in Stinesville.
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Harold Whetstone Johnston was a classical philologist.
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