Chawner, George, 1854-1914 (classical scholar and librarian)
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Biography
George Chawner (1854-1914) was born on 16 November 1854, the son of William, vicar of Crich, Derbyshire. He was educated at Rossall, before entering King's College, Cambridge, in 1873 (B.A., 1877; M.A., 1880), where he became a fellow in 1878. He was classical lecturer at the university, 1879-1896, and King's College Librarian, 1896-1914. He died on 27 April 1914.
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George Chawner: Papers
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.6094-6144
Dates:
1900-1914 (Circa)
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