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Signature of Basil Lanneau Gildersleeve

Basil Lanneau Gildersleeve

American classical philologist (1831–1924)

† 1924-01-09 · Authors · Writer; cross-wiki notability: present on 7 language Wikipedias
License & source
Public domain · Wikidata
Life

Basil Lanneau Gildersleeve was born on October 23, 1831 in Charleston and died on January 9, 1924 in Baltimore, aged 92. Recorded occupations: linguist, classical philologist and writer. Country of citizenship: United States. Positions held include President of the Society for Classical Studies. Fields of work: classics. Notable works include “American Journal of Philology”. Educated at Princeton University and University of Bonn. Member of American Academy of Arts and Letters, Society for Classical Studies, Hellenic Philological Society of Constantinople and American Academy of Arts and Sciences.

At a glance
Born
October 23, 1831 · Charleston
Died
January 9, 1924 · Baltimore
Age at death
92
Citizenship
United States
Occupations
linguist, classical philologist, writer
Positions held
President of the Society for Classical Studies
Notable works
American Journal of Philology
Education
Princeton University, University of Bonn
Wikipedia editions
7 languages
Signature licence
Public domain
About this signature

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Biographical facts: Wikidata Q810037 (CC0), retrieved 2026-10-13. Read more about Basil Lanneau Gildersleeve on Wikipedia.

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