Arthur Lionel Smith
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Arthur Lionel Smith was a British historian
at the University of Oxford
.
A. L. Smith studied at Balliol College, Oxford
from 1869–74, where he became, Fellow in 1882, Dean in 1907, and was Master
1916–1924.
Smith was important in developing history
teaching.
He was a close friend of the pomologist Ronald Hatton
.
In 1879, Smith married Mary Smith, with whom he had nine children. They first lived at 7 Crick Road
in North Oxford
until 1893. Their daughter Miriam married the diplomat Sir Reader Bullard
.
Historian
A historian is a person who studies and writes about the past and is regarded as an authority on it. Historians are concerned with the continuous, methodical narrative and research of past events as relating to the human race; as well as the study of all history in time. If the individual is...
at the University of Oxford
University of Oxford
The University of Oxford is a university located in Oxford, United Kingdom. It is the second-oldest surviving university in the world and the oldest in the English-speaking world. Although its exact date of foundation is unclear, there is evidence of teaching as far back as 1096...
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A. L. Smith studied at Balliol College, Oxford
Balliol College, Oxford
Balliol College , founded in 1263, is one of the constituent colleges of the University of Oxford in England but founded by a family with strong Scottish connections....
from 1869–74, where he became, Fellow in 1882, Dean in 1907, and was Master
Master (college)
A Master is the title of the head of some colleges and other educational institutions. This applies especially at some colleges and institutions at the University of Oxford and the University of Cambridge .- See also :* Master A Master (or in female form Mistress) is the title of the head of some...
1916–1924.
Smith was important in developing history
History
History is the discovery, collection, organization, and presentation of information about past events. History can also mean the period of time after writing was invented. Scholars who write about history are called historians...
teaching.
He was a close friend of the pomologist Ronald Hatton
Ronald Hatton
Sir Ronald George Hatton was a highly distinguished pomologist.-Life and career:...
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In 1879, Smith married Mary Smith, with whom he had nine children. They first lived at 7 Crick Road
Crick Road
Crick Road is a road in North Oxford, England.- Location:At the western end is the Bradmore Road and at the eastern end is Fyfield Road. To the north is Norham Road and to the south are Norham Gardens and the University Parks.- History and residents :...
in North Oxford
North Oxford
North Oxford is a suburban part of the city of Oxford in England. It was owned for many centuries largely by St John's College, Oxford and many of the area's Victorian houses were initially sold on leasehold by the College....
until 1893. Their daughter Miriam married the diplomat Sir Reader Bullard
Reader Bullard
Sir Reader William Bullard KCB KCMG CIE was a British diplomat and author.Reader Bullard was born in Walthamstow, the son of Charles, a dock labourer, and Mary Bullard...
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