About Henry Furneaux
Lived 1829 – 1900 (aged 70). Henry Furneaux was a British classical scholar and anglican priest, known for Tacitus.
Henry Furneaux (26 June 1829 – 7 January 1900) was a British classical scholar at the University of Oxford, specialising in the writings of the Roman historian Tacitus.
Furneaux died from "failure of action of the heart" on 7 January 1900.
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Who was Henry Furneaux?
British classical scholar (1829-1900)
When was Henry Furneaux born?
Henry Furneaux was born on 26 June 1829 in St Germans.
When did Henry Furneaux die?
Henry Furneaux died on 7 January 1900 in Oxford.
What was Henry Furneaux's occupation?
Henry Furneaux was a classical scholar and anglican priest.
What was Henry Furneaux known for?
Henry Furneaux was known for Tacitus.
What nationality was Henry Furneaux?
Henry Furneaux was British.
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