Temple Stanyan
British writer, historian (1675-1752) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Temple Stanyan (1675–1752)[2] was an English civil servant, politician and author. He is most known for his Grecian History, first published in 1707, which became a standard work on the history of ancient Greece in the early part of the 18th century.
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Born | (1675-02-08)8 February 1675[1] |
Died | 25 March 1752(1752-03-25) (aged 77)[2] Woodcote, Oxfordshire |
Resting place | Church of St Peter and St Paul, Checkendon 51.5424°N 1.0450°W / 51.5424; -1.0450 |
Nationality | English |
Alma mater | Christ Church, Oxford |
Occupation | Civil servant |
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Language | English |
Period | 1707-1739 |
Subject | The history of Ancient Greece |
Notable works | Grecian History |
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