Gray, Thomas, 1716-1771 (poet and literary scholar)
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Biography
Thomas Gray (1716-71), poet and literary scholar, was born in Cornwall on 26 December 1716. He attended Eton, before entering Peterhouse, Cambridge, in 1734. He left the university without a degree in 1738, but after a tour on the continent, he returned to Peterhouse in 1742, and proceeded LL.B. in 1743. Gray remained in Cambridge for the rest of his life. In 1768 he became professor of history and modern languages at the university. He died on 30 July 1771.
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Biographical notes regarding Roman historical figures, Undated
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Reference Code: GBR/0273/GRAY 10
Scope and Contents
Two sheets of paper with Gray's handwritten notes regarding biographical information on notable Roman historical figures.
Dates:
Undated
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- Subject: Roman history X