Louis Alexander MacKay

Canadian-American classical philologist and writer (1901-1982)
Person human Q20738643
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Louis Alexander MacKay

Summary

Louis Alexander MacKay is a human[1]. He was born in Hensall[2]. He was born on February 27, 1901[3]. He passed away in Berkeley[4]. He died on June 24, 1982[5]. He worked as a classical philologist[6].

Key Facts

  • Born in Hensall[2], Louis Alexander MacKay…
  • Louis Alexander MacKay passed away in Berkeley[4].
  • Louis Alexander MacKay was born on February 27, 1901[3].
  • Louis Alexander MacKay died on June 24, 1982[5].
  • Louis Alexander MacKay held citizenship in Canada[7].
  • Louis Alexander MacKay held citizenship in United States[8].
  • Louis Alexander MacKay worked as a classical philologist[6].
  • Louis Alexander MacKay held the position of President of the Society for Classical Studies[9].
  • Among Louis Alexander MacKay's employers was University of Toronto[10].
  • Louis Alexander MacKay was employed by University of British Columbia[11].
  • Louis Alexander MacKay was employed by University of California, Berkeley[12].
  • Louis Alexander MacKay's education included a stint at University of Toronto[13].
  • Louis Alexander MacKay's education included a stint at Balliol College[14].
  • Louis Alexander MacKay received the Guggenheim Fellowship[15].
  • Louis Alexander MacKay received the Rhodes Scholarship[16].
  • Louis Alexander MacKay was a member of Society for Classical Studies[17].
  • Louis Alexander MacKay is recorded as male[18].
  • Louis Alexander MacKay's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Louis Alexander MacKay's family name is recorded as MacKay[20].
  • Louis Alexander MacKay's given name is recorded as Louis[21].
  • Louis Alexander MacKay's given name is recorded as Alexander[22].
  • Louis Alexander MacKay's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[23].
  • Louis Alexander MacKay's writing language is recorded as English[24].

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Origins and Family

Louis Alexander MacKay's place of birth was Hensall[2]. He was born on February 27, 1901[3].

Education

Educated at University of Toronto[13], a public research university[25], in Canada[26], founded in 1827[27], headquartered in Toronto[28] and Balliol College[14], a college of the University of Oxford[29], in United Kingdom[30], founded in 1263[31], headquartered in Oxford[32].

Career and Affiliations

Louis Alexander MacKay's professions included classical philologist[6]. Employers include University of Toronto[10], a public research university[33], in Canada[34], founded in 1827[35], headquartered in Toronto[36]; University of British Columbia[11], a public research university[37], in Canada[38], founded in 1908[39], headquartered in Vancouver[40]; and University of California, Berkeley[12], a public research university[41], in United States[42], founded in 1868[43], headquartered in Berkeley[44]. He held the position of President of the Society for Classical Studies[9].

Recognition

Awards received include Guggenheim Fellowship[15], a fellowship grant[45], in United States[46], founded in 1925[47] and Rhodes Scholarship[16], a scholarship[48], in United Kingdom[49], founded in 1902[50].

Death and Burial

Louis Alexander MacKay died on June 24, 1982[5]. He passed away in Berkeley[4].

FAQs

Where was Louis Alexander MacKay born?

Louis Alexander MacKay's place of birth was Hensall[2].

Where did Louis Alexander MacKay die?

Louis Alexander MacKay died in Berkeley[4].

What did Louis Alexander MacKay do for work?

Louis Alexander MacKay worked as classical philologist[6].

Where did Louis Alexander MacKay go to school?

Louis Alexander MacKay was educated at University of Toronto[13] and Balliol College[14].

What awards did Louis Alexander MacKay receive?

Honors received include Guggenheim Fellowship[15] and Rhodes Scholarship[16].

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Class ancestry

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