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John Carew Rolfe

1859 – 1943

American classical scholar and translator

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Lived 1859 – 1943 (aged 83). John Carew Rolfe was an American classical philologist, translator and university teacher.

John Carew Rolfe, Ph.D. (October 15, 1859 in Newburyport, Massachusetts – March 26, 1943) was an American classical scholar, the son of William J. Rolfe.

Rolfe graduated from Harvard University in 1881 and from Cornell University (Ph.D.) in 1885.

Rolfe taught at Cornell (1882–1885), at Harvard (1889–1890), at the University of Michigan, and at the University of Pennsylvania.

Rolfe was a professor from 1907 to 1908 at the American School of Classical Studies and at the American Academy in Rome from 1923 to 1924. He continued to serve at the Academy until 1940. In 1910–1911, he was president of the American Philological Association.

Rolfe translated many Latin authors, especially historians, for the Loeb Classical Library: Ammianus Marcellinus, Cornelius Nepos, Aulus Gellius, Quintus Curtius, Sallust, and Suetonius.

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Important facts

Birth century
Education
Harvard University, Cornell University, University of Michigan, University of Pennsylvania
Positions held
President of the Society for Classical Studies
Employers
Harvard University, University of Michigan
Also known as
John C. Rolfe, J. C. Rolfe

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Frequently asked questions

Who was John Carew Rolfe?

American classical scholar and translator

When was John Carew Rolfe born?

John Carew Rolfe was born on 15 October 1859 in Lawrence.

When did John Carew Rolfe die?

John Carew Rolfe died on 26 March 1943 in Alexandria.

What was John Carew Rolfe's occupation?

John Carew Rolfe was a classical philologist, translator and university teacher.

What nationality was John Carew Rolfe?

John Carew Rolfe was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John Carew Rolfe

· Wikidata: Q6225114

· DBpedia: John Carew Rolfe

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