Percy Ewing Matheson

British scholar and author (1859–1946)
Person human Q7167334
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Summary

Percy Ewing Matheson was born on January 1, 1859[1]. He died on May 11, 1946[2], in Oxford[3]. He worked as an academic[4], literary scholar[5], writer[6], and historian[7]. He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[8]

Key Facts

  • Father: James Matheson[9]
  • Spouse: Elizabeth Fox Bruce[10]
  • Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[11], United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[12]
  • Employer: New College[13]
  • Educated at: Balliol College[14]
  • Award received: Member of the Order of the British Empire[15]
  • Sex or gender: male[16]
  • Family name: Matheson (surname)[17]
  • Given name: Percy[18], Ewing[19]
  • Described by source: Alumni Oxonienses: The Members of the University of Oxford, 1715–1886[20]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[21]
  • Contributed to creative work: Dictionary of National Biography[22]

FAQs

Where did Percy Ewing Matheson die?

Percy Ewing Matheson died in Oxford[3].

Who were Percy Ewing Matheson's parents?

Percy Ewing Matheson's father was James Matheson[9].

Who was Percy Ewing Matheson married to?

Percy Ewing Matheson's spouses include Elizabeth Fox Bruce[10].

What did Percy Ewing Matheson do for work?

Percy Ewing Matheson worked as an academic[4], literary scholar[5], writer[6], and historian[7].

Where did Percy Ewing Matheson go to school?

Percy Ewing Matheson was educated at Balliol College[14].

What awards did Percy Ewing Matheson receive?

Honors received include Member of the Order of the British Empire[15].

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  1. [8] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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