William Sherwood Fox
American-Canadian classical philologist
About William Sherwood Fox
Lived 1878 – 1967 (aged 89). William Sherwood Fox was an American and Canadian classical philologist, university teacher, philologist and translator.
William Sherwood Fox (1878-1967) was a Canadian classical scholar.
Notable positions in his academic career include assistant professor at Princeton University (1911–17), professor of classics at Western University of London, Ontario (1917–27), becoming dean of the faculty of arts there (1919–27), and president (1927-47).
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Who was William Sherwood Fox?
American-Canadian classical philologist (1878-1967)
When was William Sherwood Fox born?
William Sherwood Fox was born on 17 June 1878 in Throopsville.
When did William Sherwood Fox die?
William Sherwood Fox died on 14 August 1967 in London.
What was William Sherwood Fox's occupation?
William Sherwood Fox was a classical philologist, university teacher, philologist and translator.
What nationality was William Sherwood Fox?
William Sherwood Fox was American and Canadian.
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