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Michael Stokes

1933 – 2012

Professor of Greek

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About Michael Stokes

Lived 1933 – 2012 (aged 79). Michael Stokes was a British classical scholar.

Michael Christopher Stokes (26 March 1933 – 25 May 2012) was a British Professor of Greek.

Childhood and education Michael Stokes was born in Clitheroe, Lancashire, England.

Career Michael Stokes taught for a year at Balliol College, Oxford. His book, Plato's Socratic Conversations, appeared in 1986. He retired in 1993 to become an Honorary Research Fellow in the Department of Classics at Royal Holloway, University of London.

Personal life Stokes was married (later separated) and had three children.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Nationality
Education
Eton College, Dragon School, St John's College
Positions held
Associate professor
Employers
Cornell University, Royal Holloway, University of London, Durham University, University of Edinburgh
Also known as
Michael Christopher Stokes

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Michael Stokes?

Professor of Greek

When was Michael Stokes born?

Michael Stokes was born on 26 March 1933.

When did Michael Stokes die?

Michael Stokes died on 25 May 2012.

What was Michael Stokes's occupation?

Michael Stokes was a classical scholar.

What nationality was Michael Stokes?

Michael Stokes was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Michael Stokes

· Wikidata: Q15964728

· DBpedia: Michael Stokes (academic)

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