Herbert Weir Smyth

American classical scholar (1857–1937)
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Herbert Weir Smyth

Summary

Herbert Weir Smyth is a human[1]. Born in Wilmington[2], he… he was born on August 8, 1857[3]. He passed away in Bar Harbor[4]. He died on July 16, 1937[5]. He worked as a linguist[6], classical philologist[7], and university teacher[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (27 views/month, #7,286 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Herbert Weir Smyth's place of birth was Wilmington[2].
  • Herbert Weir Smyth died in Bar Harbor[4].
  • Herbert Weir Smyth was born on August 8, 1857[3].
  • Herbert Weir Smyth died on July 16, 1937[5].
  • Burial took place at Mount Auburn Cemetery[10].
  • Herbert Weir Smyth held citizenship in United States[11].
  • Herbert Weir Smyth's professions included linguist[6].
  • Herbert Weir Smyth worked as a classical philologist[7].
  • Herbert Weir Smyth's professions included university teacher[8].
  • Herbert Weir Smyth held the position of President of the Society for Classical Studies[12].
  • Herbert Weir Smyth held the position of Eliot Professor of Greek Literature[13].
  • Among Herbert Weir Smyth's employers was Harvard University[14].
  • Among Herbert Weir Smyth's employers was Johns Hopkins University[15].
  • Among Herbert Weir Smyth's employers was Bryn Mawr College[16].
  • Among Herbert Weir Smyth's employers was Williams College[17].
  • Herbert Weir Smyth's education included a stint at Harvard University[18].
  • Herbert Weir Smyth's education included a stint at University of Göttingen[19].
  • Herbert Weir Smyth was educated at Swarthmore College[20].
  • Herbert Weir Smyth's education included a stint at Leipzig University[21].
  • A notable work attributed to Herbert Weir Smyth is A Greek Grammar for Schools and Colleges[22].
  • Herbert Weir Smyth was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[23].
  • Herbert Weir Smyth was a member of American Philosophical Society[24].
  • Herbert Weir Smyth is recorded as male[25].
  • Herbert Weir Smyth's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Herbert Weir Smyth's Commons category is recorded as Herbert Weir Smyth[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Herbert Weir Smyth's place of birth was Wilmington[2]. He was born on August 8, 1857[3].

Education

Educated at Harvard University[18], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1636[30], headquartered in Cambridge[31]; University of Göttingen[19], a campus university[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1734[34], headquartered in Göttingen[35]; Swarthmore College[20], a liberal arts college[36], in United States[37], founded in 1864[38]; and Leipzig University[21], a public university[39], in Germany[40], founded in 1409[41], headquartered in Leipzig[42].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include linguist[6], classical philologist[7], and university teacher[8]. Employers include Harvard University[14], a private university[43], in United States[44], founded in 1636[45], headquartered in Cambridge[46]; Johns Hopkins University[15], a private university[47], in United States[48], founded in 1876[49], headquartered in Baltimore[50]; Bryn Mawr College[16], a university[51], in United States[52], founded in 1885[53], headquartered in Bryn Mawr[54]; and Williams College[17], a liberal arts college[55], in United States[56], founded in 1793[57]. Positions held include President of the Society for Classical Studies[12] and Eliot Professor of Greek Literature[13].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Herbert Weir Smyth is A Greek Grammar for Schools and Colleges[22].

Death and Burial

Herbert Weir Smyth died on July 16, 1937[5]. He passed away in Bar Harbor[4]. He is buried at Mount Auburn Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Herbert Weir Smyth ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (27 views/month, #7,286 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[58] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[59]

FAQs

Where was Herbert Weir Smyth born?

Herbert Weir Smyth was born in Wilmington[2].

Where did Herbert Weir Smyth die?

Herbert Weir Smyth passed away in Bar Harbor[4].

What did Herbert Weir Smyth do for work?

Herbert Weir Smyth worked as linguist[6], classical philologist[7], and university teacher[8].

Where did Herbert Weir Smyth go to school?

Herbert Weir Smyth was educated at Harvard University[18], University of Göttingen[19], Swarthmore College[20], and Leipzig University[21].

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  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [58] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [59] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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