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William Clark Helmbold

1908 – 1969

American classical philologist, translator, and writer

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About William Clark Helmbold

Lived 1908 – 1969 (aged 60). William Clark Helmbold was an American classical philologist, university teacher, translator and writer.

William Clark Helmbold (April 3, 1908 – January 10, 1969) was an American classical scholar and translator. His wife Nancy was also a classicist.

Biography William Clark Helmbold was born in Curwensville, Pennsylvania on April 3, 1908.

He earned a bachelor's degree at Oberlin College, then went to the University of Oxford on a Rhodes Scholarship.

He died on January 10, 1969.

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Important facts

Born

3 April 1908, Curwensville

Birth century

20th century

Died

10 January 1969, Berkeley

Occupation

Classical philologist, university teacher, translator, writer

Nationality

United States

Education

Merton College

Awards

Rhodes Scholarship

Also known as

W. C. Helmbold

People in William Clark Helmbold's life

Named in this biography and alive at the same time

William Clark

1891 – 1957

Lawyer

Contemporaries

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Frequently asked questions

Who was William Clark Helmbold?

American classical philologist, translator, and writer (1908–1969)

When was William Clark Helmbold born?

William Clark Helmbold was born on 3 April 1908 in Curwensville.

When did William Clark Helmbold die?

William Clark Helmbold died on 10 January 1969 in Berkeley.

What was William Clark Helmbold's occupation?

William Clark Helmbold was a classical philologist, university teacher, translator and writer.

What nationality was William Clark Helmbold?

William Clark Helmbold was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: William Clark Helmbold

· Wikidata: Q21524901

· DBpedia: William Clark Helmbold

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