William Strunk Jr.
American professor of English language (1869–1946) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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William Strunk Jr. (July 1, 1869 – September 26, 1946) was an American professor of English at Cornell University and author of The Elements of Style (1918). After revision and enlargement by his former student E. B. White, it became a highly influential guide to English usage during the late 20th century, commonly called Strunk & White.
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Born | (1869-07-01)July 1, 1869 |
Died | September 26, 1946(1946-09-26) (aged 77) |
Known for | The Elements of Style |
Title | Professor of English at Cornell University |
Children | 3, including Oliver Strunk |
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Education | University of Cincinnati (BA) Cornell University (PhD) |
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