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John Greenwood

1539 – 1609

English schoolmaster

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About John Greenwood

Lived 1539 – 1609 (aged 69–70). John Greenwood was a writer.

John Greenwood (died 1609) was an English schoolmaster.

Greenwood was matriculated as a pensioner of St. John's College, Cambridge, in 1558; removed to Catharine Hall, of which he was afterwards fellow; proceeded B.A. in 1561–62, and commenced M.A. in 1565. He became master of the grammar school at Brentwood, Essex, where he appears to have died at an advanced age in 1609. His only work is Syntaxis et Prosodia, versiculis compositæ, Cambridge, 1590, 8vo.

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Important facts

Born
1539
Birth century
Died
1609
Occupation
Education
St Catharine's College, St John's College

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Frequently asked questions

Who was John Greenwood?

English schoolmaster

When was John Greenwood born?

John Greenwood was born in 1539.

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John Greenwood died in 1609.

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John Greenwood was a writer.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John Greenwood

· Wikidata: Q6236236

· DBpedia: John Greenwood (educator)

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