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John Antony CramerEnglish philologist, professor at Oxford.
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English Philologist and Oxford Professor
John Anthony Cramer was an English philologist and professor at the University of Oxford.
Education and Career
Cramer received his education at Christ Church, Oxford, where he excelled in classical studies. He was appointed Regius Professor of Modern History at Oxford in 1842.
Literary Works
Cramer's scholarly contributions encompassed various fields, including ancient geography, modern history, and Greek philology. His notable works include:
Description of ancient Italy(1826) - A comprehensive examination of the ancient geography of Italy.
Description of Asia Minor(1834) - A detailed account of the historical and geographical features of Asia Minor.
Description of ancient Greece(1820) - A thorough exploration of the geography and monuments of ancient Greece.
Study of modern history(1843) - A treatise on the study and interpretation of modern history.
Editorial Contributions
In addition to his own writings, Cramer played a significant role in editing important Greek texts:
Anecdota Graeca(1839-1841) - A collection of unpublished ancient Greek literary works.
Catenae Graecorum patrum in Novum Testamentum(1838-1844) - A compilation of commentaries on the New Testament by Greek church fathers.
Cramer's editorial efforts preserved and disseminated a wealth of Greek literature for scholarship and study.
