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John Fraser

1882 – 1945

Academic and Celticist from Scotland

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About John Fraser

Lived 1882 – 1945 (aged 62–63). John Fraser was a British celticist, professor and classical philologist.

John Fraser (1882 – 18 May 1945) was Jesus Professor of Celtic at the University of Oxford.

Life He was born in Inverness, Scotland, and studied at the University of Aberdeen, Trinity College, Cambridge and the University of Jena. After lecturing in Celtic at Aberdeen University, he was appointed Jesus Professor of Celtic in 1921, becoming thereby a Professorial Fellow of Jesus College, Oxford. He held the position until his death in 1945.

He had a particular research interest in Scottish Gaelic and Scottish place name studies, but left no substantial work beyond his many contributions to learned periodicals. His papers are now held by Aberdeen University.

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Important facts

Born
1882, Inverness
Birth century
Occupation
Celticist, professor, classical philologist
Education
Trinity College
Positions held
Jesus Professor of Celtic
Employers
University of Oxford, University of Aberdeen

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Frequently asked questions

Who was John Fraser?

academic and Celticist from Scotland (1882–1945)

When was John Fraser born?

John Fraser was born in 1882 in Inverness.

When did John Fraser die?

John Fraser died on 18 May 1945.

What was John Fraser's occupation?

John Fraser was a celticist, professor and classical philologist.

What nationality was John Fraser?

John Fraser was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John Fraser

· Wikidata: Q6234027

· DBpedia: John Fraser (Celticist)

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