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William Malone Baskervill

1850 – 1899

American academic

Literary critic Journalist English teacher
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Lived 1850 – 1899 (aged 48–49). William Malone Baskervill was an American literary critic, journalist, english teacher and university teacher.

William Malone Baskervill (1850–1899) was a writer and professor of the English language and literature at Vanderbilt University.

Early life William Malone Baskerville was born in 1850 in Fayette County, Tennessee. He graduated from Randolph–Macon College in Ashland, Virginia. Essie Samuels notes this was "a loosely organized attempt to disseminate liberal propaganda concerning civil rights and education for the Negro in the South between 1887 and 1890."

Personal life He was the son-in-law of Methodist Bishop and Vanderbilt University co-founder Holland Nimmons McTyeire.

Death He died in 1899.

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Important facts

Born
1850, Fayette County
Birth century
Died
1899
Nationality
Education
Randolph–Macon College
Employers
Vanderbilt University
Also known as
William M. Baskervill, William Baskervill

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Who was William Malone Baskervill?

American academic (1850–1899)

When was William Malone Baskervill born?

William Malone Baskervill was born in 1850 in Fayette County.

When did William Malone Baskervill die?

William Malone Baskervill died in 1899.

What was William Malone Baskervill's occupation?

William Malone Baskervill was a literary critic, journalist, english teacher and university teacher.

What nationality was William Malone Baskervill?

William Malone Baskervill was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: William Malone Baskervill

· Wikidata: Q8015076

· DBpedia: William Malone Baskervill

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