Henry Francis Pelham
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Henry Francis Pelham was an English scholar and historian. He was the son of John Thomas Pelham
(1811-1894), bishop of Norwich
, third son of Thomas Pelham, 2nd Earl of Chichester
.
He was educated at Harrow School
and at Trinity College
, Oxford
, where he took a first class in literae humaniores
in 1869. He was a tutor of Exeter College
from 1869 to 1890. In 1887 he became university reader in ancient history, and two years later was elected to the Camden professorship
. He became curator of the Bodleian library
in 1892, and in 1897 president of Trinity College. He was also a fellow of Brasenose College
, honorary fellow of Exeter, a fellow of the British Academy
and of other learned societies, and a governor of Harrow School.
His chief contribution to ancient history was his article on Roman history in the 9th edition of the Encyclopædia Britannica
(1886), which was republished with additions as the Outlines of Roman History (1890). His university lectures, though perhaps lacking in inspiration, were full of original research and learning. His death on 13 February 1907 not only prevented the publication in systematic form of his own important researches, but also delayed the appearance of much that had been left in manuscript by H. Furneaux and A. H. J. Greenidge, and was at the time under his charge. Apart from the Outline he published only The Imperial Domains and the Colonate (1890), The Roman Frontier System (1895), and articles in periodicals of which the most important was an article in the Quarterly Review on the early Caesars (April, 1905). He did much for the study of archaeology
at Oxford, materially assisted the Hellenic Society and the British School at Athens
, and was one of the founders of the British School at Rome
. He married in 1873 Laura Priscilla, daughter of Sir Edward North Buxton.
Henry Francis Pelham (Berg Apton, Norfolk
10 September 1846 – 13 February 1907) was an English scholar and historian. He was the son of John Thomas Pelham
(1811-1894), bishop of Norwich
, third son of Thomas Pelham, 2nd Earl of Chichester
.
He was educated at Harrow School
and at Trinity College
, Oxford
, where he took a first class in literae humaniores
in 1869. He was a tutor of Exeter College
from 1869 to 1890. In 1887 he became university reader in ancient history, and two years later was elected to the Camden professorship
. He became curator of the Bodleian library
in 1892, and in 1897 president of Trinity College. He was also a fellow of Brasenose College
, honorary fellow of Exeter, a fellow of the British Academy
and of other learned societies, and a governor of Harrow School.
His chief contribution to ancient history was his article on Roman history in the 9th edition of the Encyclopædia Britannica
(1886), which was republished with additions as the Outlines of Roman History (1890). His university lectures, though perhaps lacking in inspiration, were full of original research and learning. His death on 13 February 1907 not only prevented the publication in systematic form of his own important researches, but also delayed the appearance of much that had been left in manuscript by H. Furneaux and A. H. J. Greenidge, and was at the time under his charge. Apart from the Outline he published only The Imperial Domains and the Colonate (1890), The Roman Frontier System (1895), and articles in periodicals of which the most important was an article in the Quarterly Review on the early Caesars (April, 1905). He did much for the study of archaeology
at Oxford, materially assisted the Hellenic Society and the British School at Athens
, and was one of the founders of the British School at Rome
. He married in 1873 Laura Priscilla, daughter of Sir Edward North Buxton.
Henry Francis Pelham (Berg Apton, Norfolk
10 September 1846 – 13 February 1907) was an English scholar and historian. He was the son of John Thomas Pelham
(1811-1894), bishop of Norwich
, third son of Thomas Pelham, 2nd Earl of Chichester
.
He was educated at Harrow School
and at Trinity College
, Oxford
, where he took a first class in literae humaniores
in 1869. He was a tutor of Exeter College
from 1869 to 1890. In 1887 he became university reader in ancient history, and two years later was elected to the Camden professorship
. He became curator of the Bodleian library
in 1892, and in 1897 president of Trinity College. He was also a fellow of Brasenose College
, honorary fellow of Exeter, a fellow of the British Academy
and of other learned societies, and a governor of Harrow School.
His chief contribution to ancient history was his article on Roman history in the 9th edition of the Encyclopædia Britannica
(1886), which was republished with additions as the Outlines of Roman History (1890). His university lectures, though perhaps lacking in inspiration, were full of original research and learning. His death on 13 February 1907 not only prevented the publication in systematic form of his own important researches, but also delayed the appearance of much that had been left in manuscript by H. Furneaux and A. H. J. Greenidge, and was at the time under his charge. Apart from the Outline he published only The Imperial Domains and the Colonate (1890), The Roman Frontier System (1895), and articles in periodicals of which the most important was an article in the Quarterly Review on the early Caesars (April, 1905). He did much for the study of archaeology
at Oxford, materially assisted the Hellenic Society and the British School at Athens
, and was one of the founders of the British School at Rome
. He married in 1873 Laura Priscilla, daughter of Sir Edward North Buxton.
John Thomas Pelham
John Thomas Pelham , styled The Honourable from birth, was a British Anglican clergyman.-Background and education:...
(1811-1894), bishop of Norwich
Bishop of Norwich
The Bishop of Norwich is the Ordinary of the Church of England Diocese of Norwich in the Province of Canterbury.The diocese covers most of the County of Norfolk and part of Suffolk. The see is in the City of Norwich where the seat is located at the Cathedral Church of the Holy and Undivided...
, third son of Thomas Pelham, 2nd Earl of Chichester
Thomas Pelham, 2nd Earl of Chichester
Thomas Pelham, 2nd Earl of Chichester PC, PC , FRS , styled The Honourable Thomas Pelham from 1768 until 1783, The Right Honourable Thomas Pelham from 1783 to 1801, and then known as Lord Pelham until 1805, was a British Whig politician...
.
He was educated at Harrow School
Harrow School
Harrow School, commonly known simply as "Harrow", is an English independent school for boys situated in the town of Harrow, in north-west London.. The school is of worldwide renown. There is some evidence that there has been a school on the site since 1243 but the Harrow School we know today was...
and at Trinity College
Trinity College, Oxford
The College of the Holy and Undivided Trinity in the University of Oxford, of the foundation of Sir Thomas Pope , or Trinity College for short, is one of the constituent colleges of the University of Oxford in England. It stands on Broad Street, next door to Balliol College and Blackwells bookshop,...
, Oxford
Oxford
The city of Oxford is the county town of Oxfordshire, England. The city, made prominent by its medieval university, has a population of just under 165,000, with 153,900 living within the district boundary. It lies about 50 miles north-west of London. The rivers Cherwell and Thames run through...
, where he took a first class in literae humaniores
Literae Humaniores
Literae Humaniores is the name given to an undergraduate course focused on Classics at Oxford and some other universities.The Latin name means literally "more humane letters", but is perhaps better rendered as "Advanced Studies", since humaniores has the sense of "more refined" or "more learned",...
in 1869. He was a tutor of Exeter College
Exeter College, Oxford
Exeter College is one of the constituent colleges of the University of Oxford in England and the fourth oldest college of the University. The main entrance is on the east side of Turl Street...
from 1869 to 1890. In 1887 he became university reader in ancient history, and two years later was elected to the Camden professorship
Camden Professor of Ancient History
The Camden Professorship of Ancient History at the University of Oxford was established in 1622 by William Camden, Clarenceux King of Arms, and endowed with the income of the manor of Bexley. The Chair has been attached to Brasenose College since 1877...
. He became curator of the Bodleian library
Bodleian Library
The Bodleian Library , the main research library of the University of Oxford, is one of the oldest libraries in Europe, and in Britain is second in size only to the British Library...
in 1892, and in 1897 president of Trinity College. He was also a fellow of Brasenose College
Brasenose College, Oxford
Brasenose College, originally Brazen Nose College , is one of the constituent colleges of the University of Oxford in the United Kingdom. As of 2006, it has an estimated financial endowment of £98m...
, honorary fellow of Exeter, a fellow of the British Academy
British Academy
The British Academy is the United Kingdom's national body for the humanities and the social sciences. Its purpose is to inspire, recognise and support excellence in the humanities and social sciences, throughout the UK and internationally, and to champion their role and value.It receives an annual...
and of other learned societies, and a governor of Harrow School.
His chief contribution to ancient history was his article on Roman history in the 9th edition of the Encyclopædia Britannica
Encyclopædia Britannica
The Encyclopædia Britannica , published by Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc., is a general knowledge English-language encyclopaedia that is available in print, as a DVD, and on the Internet. It is written and continuously updated by about 100 full-time editors and more than 4,000 expert...
(1886), which was republished with additions as the Outlines of Roman History (1890). His university lectures, though perhaps lacking in inspiration, were full of original research and learning. His death on 13 February 1907 not only prevented the publication in systematic form of his own important researches, but also delayed the appearance of much that had been left in manuscript by H. Furneaux and A. H. J. Greenidge, and was at the time under his charge. Apart from the Outline he published only The Imperial Domains and the Colonate (1890), The Roman Frontier System (1895), and articles in periodicals of which the most important was an article in the Quarterly Review on the early Caesars (April, 1905). He did much for the study of archaeology
Archaeology
Archaeology, or archeology , is the study of human society, primarily through the recovery and analysis of the material culture and environmental data that they have left behind, which includes artifacts, architecture, biofacts and cultural landscapes...
at Oxford, materially assisted the Hellenic Society and the British School at Athens
British School at Athens
The British School at Athens is one of the 17 Foreign Archaeological Institutes in Athens, Greece.-General information:The School was founded in 1886 as the fourth such institution in Greece...
, and was one of the founders of the British School at Rome
British School at Rome
The British School at Rome was established in 1901 and granted a Royal Charter in 1912 as an educational institute in the fields of archaeology, literature, music, and history of Rome and Italy of every period, and for the study of the fine arts and architecture...
. He married in 1873 Laura Priscilla, daughter of Sir Edward North Buxton.
External links
- Works by Henry Francis Pelham at the Internet ArchiveInternet ArchiveThe Internet Archive is a non-profit digital library with the stated mission of "universal access to all knowledge". It offers permanent storage and access to collections of digitized materials, including websites, music, moving images, and nearly 3 million public domain books. The Internet Archive...
Henry Francis Pelham (Berg Apton, Norfolk
Norfolk
Norfolk is a low-lying county in the East of England. It has borders with Lincolnshire to the west, Cambridgeshire to the west and southwest and Suffolk to the south. Its northern and eastern boundaries are the North Sea coast and to the north-west the county is bordered by The Wash. The county...
10 September 1846 – 13 February 1907) was an English scholar and historian. He was the son of John Thomas Pelham
John Thomas Pelham
John Thomas Pelham , styled The Honourable from birth, was a British Anglican clergyman.-Background and education:...
(1811-1894), bishop of Norwich
Bishop of Norwich
The Bishop of Norwich is the Ordinary of the Church of England Diocese of Norwich in the Province of Canterbury.The diocese covers most of the County of Norfolk and part of Suffolk. The see is in the City of Norwich where the seat is located at the Cathedral Church of the Holy and Undivided...
, third son of Thomas Pelham, 2nd Earl of Chichester
Thomas Pelham, 2nd Earl of Chichester
Thomas Pelham, 2nd Earl of Chichester PC, PC , FRS , styled The Honourable Thomas Pelham from 1768 until 1783, The Right Honourable Thomas Pelham from 1783 to 1801, and then known as Lord Pelham until 1805, was a British Whig politician...
.
He was educated at Harrow School
Harrow School
Harrow School, commonly known simply as "Harrow", is an English independent school for boys situated in the town of Harrow, in north-west London.. The school is of worldwide renown. There is some evidence that there has been a school on the site since 1243 but the Harrow School we know today was...
and at Trinity College
Trinity College, Oxford
The College of the Holy and Undivided Trinity in the University of Oxford, of the foundation of Sir Thomas Pope , or Trinity College for short, is one of the constituent colleges of the University of Oxford in England. It stands on Broad Street, next door to Balliol College and Blackwells bookshop,...
, Oxford
Oxford
The city of Oxford is the county town of Oxfordshire, England. The city, made prominent by its medieval university, has a population of just under 165,000, with 153,900 living within the district boundary. It lies about 50 miles north-west of London. The rivers Cherwell and Thames run through...
, where he took a first class in literae humaniores
Literae Humaniores
Literae Humaniores is the name given to an undergraduate course focused on Classics at Oxford and some other universities.The Latin name means literally "more humane letters", but is perhaps better rendered as "Advanced Studies", since humaniores has the sense of "more refined" or "more learned",...
in 1869. He was a tutor of Exeter College
Exeter College, Oxford
Exeter College is one of the constituent colleges of the University of Oxford in England and the fourth oldest college of the University. The main entrance is on the east side of Turl Street...
from 1869 to 1890. In 1887 he became university reader in ancient history, and two years later was elected to the Camden professorship
Camden Professor of Ancient History
The Camden Professorship of Ancient History at the University of Oxford was established in 1622 by William Camden, Clarenceux King of Arms, and endowed with the income of the manor of Bexley. The Chair has been attached to Brasenose College since 1877...
. He became curator of the Bodleian library
Bodleian Library
The Bodleian Library , the main research library of the University of Oxford, is one of the oldest libraries in Europe, and in Britain is second in size only to the British Library...
in 1892, and in 1897 president of Trinity College. He was also a fellow of Brasenose College
Brasenose College, Oxford
Brasenose College, originally Brazen Nose College , is one of the constituent colleges of the University of Oxford in the United Kingdom. As of 2006, it has an estimated financial endowment of £98m...
, honorary fellow of Exeter, a fellow of the British Academy
British Academy
The British Academy is the United Kingdom's national body for the humanities and the social sciences. Its purpose is to inspire, recognise and support excellence in the humanities and social sciences, throughout the UK and internationally, and to champion their role and value.It receives an annual...
and of other learned societies, and a governor of Harrow School.
His chief contribution to ancient history was his article on Roman history in the 9th edition of the Encyclopædia Britannica
Encyclopædia Britannica
The Encyclopædia Britannica , published by Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc., is a general knowledge English-language encyclopaedia that is available in print, as a DVD, and on the Internet. It is written and continuously updated by about 100 full-time editors and more than 4,000 expert...
(1886), which was republished with additions as the Outlines of Roman History (1890). His university lectures, though perhaps lacking in inspiration, were full of original research and learning. His death on 13 February 1907 not only prevented the publication in systematic form of his own important researches, but also delayed the appearance of much that had been left in manuscript by H. Furneaux and A. H. J. Greenidge, and was at the time under his charge. Apart from the Outline he published only The Imperial Domains and the Colonate (1890), The Roman Frontier System (1895), and articles in periodicals of which the most important was an article in the Quarterly Review on the early Caesars (April, 1905). He did much for the study of archaeology
Archaeology
Archaeology, or archeology , is the study of human society, primarily through the recovery and analysis of the material culture and environmental data that they have left behind, which includes artifacts, architecture, biofacts and cultural landscapes...
at Oxford, materially assisted the Hellenic Society and the British School at Athens
British School at Athens
The British School at Athens is one of the 17 Foreign Archaeological Institutes in Athens, Greece.-General information:The School was founded in 1886 as the fourth such institution in Greece...
, and was one of the founders of the British School at Rome
British School at Rome
The British School at Rome was established in 1901 and granted a Royal Charter in 1912 as an educational institute in the fields of archaeology, literature, music, and history of Rome and Italy of every period, and for the study of the fine arts and architecture...
. He married in 1873 Laura Priscilla, daughter of Sir Edward North Buxton.
External links
- Works by Henry Francis Pelham at the Internet ArchiveInternet ArchiveThe Internet Archive is a non-profit digital library with the stated mission of "universal access to all knowledge". It offers permanent storage and access to collections of digitized materials, including websites, music, moving images, and nearly 3 million public domain books. The Internet Archive...
Henry Francis Pelham (Berg Apton, Norfolk
Norfolk
Norfolk is a low-lying county in the East of England. It has borders with Lincolnshire to the west, Cambridgeshire to the west and southwest and Suffolk to the south. Its northern and eastern boundaries are the North Sea coast and to the north-west the county is bordered by The Wash. The county...
10 September 1846 – 13 February 1907) was an English scholar and historian. He was the son of John Thomas Pelham
John Thomas Pelham
John Thomas Pelham , styled The Honourable from birth, was a British Anglican clergyman.-Background and education:...
(1811-1894), bishop of Norwich
Bishop of Norwich
The Bishop of Norwich is the Ordinary of the Church of England Diocese of Norwich in the Province of Canterbury.The diocese covers most of the County of Norfolk and part of Suffolk. The see is in the City of Norwich where the seat is located at the Cathedral Church of the Holy and Undivided...
, third son of Thomas Pelham, 2nd Earl of Chichester
Thomas Pelham, 2nd Earl of Chichester
Thomas Pelham, 2nd Earl of Chichester PC, PC , FRS , styled The Honourable Thomas Pelham from 1768 until 1783, The Right Honourable Thomas Pelham from 1783 to 1801, and then known as Lord Pelham until 1805, was a British Whig politician...
.
He was educated at Harrow School
Harrow School
Harrow School, commonly known simply as "Harrow", is an English independent school for boys situated in the town of Harrow, in north-west London.. The school is of worldwide renown. There is some evidence that there has been a school on the site since 1243 but the Harrow School we know today was...
and at Trinity College
Trinity College, Oxford
The College of the Holy and Undivided Trinity in the University of Oxford, of the foundation of Sir Thomas Pope , or Trinity College for short, is one of the constituent colleges of the University of Oxford in England. It stands on Broad Street, next door to Balliol College and Blackwells bookshop,...
, Oxford
Oxford
The city of Oxford is the county town of Oxfordshire, England. The city, made prominent by its medieval university, has a population of just under 165,000, with 153,900 living within the district boundary. It lies about 50 miles north-west of London. The rivers Cherwell and Thames run through...
, where he took a first class in literae humaniores
Literae Humaniores
Literae Humaniores is the name given to an undergraduate course focused on Classics at Oxford and some other universities.The Latin name means literally "more humane letters", but is perhaps better rendered as "Advanced Studies", since humaniores has the sense of "more refined" or "more learned",...
in 1869. He was a tutor of Exeter College
Exeter College, Oxford
Exeter College is one of the constituent colleges of the University of Oxford in England and the fourth oldest college of the University. The main entrance is on the east side of Turl Street...
from 1869 to 1890. In 1887 he became university reader in ancient history, and two years later was elected to the Camden professorship
Camden Professor of Ancient History
The Camden Professorship of Ancient History at the University of Oxford was established in 1622 by William Camden, Clarenceux King of Arms, and endowed with the income of the manor of Bexley. The Chair has been attached to Brasenose College since 1877...
. He became curator of the Bodleian library
Bodleian Library
The Bodleian Library , the main research library of the University of Oxford, is one of the oldest libraries in Europe, and in Britain is second in size only to the British Library...
in 1892, and in 1897 president of Trinity College. He was also a fellow of Brasenose College
Brasenose College, Oxford
Brasenose College, originally Brazen Nose College , is one of the constituent colleges of the University of Oxford in the United Kingdom. As of 2006, it has an estimated financial endowment of £98m...
, honorary fellow of Exeter, a fellow of the British Academy
British Academy
The British Academy is the United Kingdom's national body for the humanities and the social sciences. Its purpose is to inspire, recognise and support excellence in the humanities and social sciences, throughout the UK and internationally, and to champion their role and value.It receives an annual...
and of other learned societies, and a governor of Harrow School.
His chief contribution to ancient history was his article on Roman history in the 9th edition of the Encyclopædia Britannica
Encyclopædia Britannica
The Encyclopædia Britannica , published by Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc., is a general knowledge English-language encyclopaedia that is available in print, as a DVD, and on the Internet. It is written and continuously updated by about 100 full-time editors and more than 4,000 expert...
(1886), which was republished with additions as the Outlines of Roman History (1890). His university lectures, though perhaps lacking in inspiration, were full of original research and learning. His death on 13 February 1907 not only prevented the publication in systematic form of his own important researches, but also delayed the appearance of much that had been left in manuscript by H. Furneaux and A. H. J. Greenidge, and was at the time under his charge. Apart from the Outline he published only The Imperial Domains and the Colonate (1890), The Roman Frontier System (1895), and articles in periodicals of which the most important was an article in the Quarterly Review on the early Caesars (April, 1905). He did much for the study of archaeology
Archaeology
Archaeology, or archeology , is the study of human society, primarily through the recovery and analysis of the material culture and environmental data that they have left behind, which includes artifacts, architecture, biofacts and cultural landscapes...
at Oxford, materially assisted the Hellenic Society and the British School at Athens
British School at Athens
The British School at Athens is one of the 17 Foreign Archaeological Institutes in Athens, Greece.-General information:The School was founded in 1886 as the fourth such institution in Greece...
, and was one of the founders of the British School at Rome
British School at Rome
The British School at Rome was established in 1901 and granted a Royal Charter in 1912 as an educational institute in the fields of archaeology, literature, music, and history of Rome and Italy of every period, and for the study of the fine arts and architecture...
. He married in 1873 Laura Priscilla, daughter of Sir Edward North Buxton.
External links
- Works by Henry Francis Pelham at the Internet ArchiveInternet ArchiveThe Internet Archive is a non-profit digital library with the stated mission of "universal access to all knowledge". It offers permanent storage and access to collections of digitized materials, including websites, music, moving images, and nearly 3 million public domain books. The Internet Archive...