A. N. Sherwin-White

Biographical Overview & Key Facts

Subject:

A. N. Sherwin-White

Role / Field:

British academic and ancient historian, specializing in Roman law and society.

Born:

1911-08-10

Died:

1993-11-01

Century / Era:

1911s Historical Era

Database Source:

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Origins & Foundations

Adrian Nicholas Sherwin-White, FBA (10 August 1911 – 1 November 1993) was a British academic and ancient historian. He was a fellow of St John's College, Oxford and President of the Society for the Promotion of Roman Studies. His most important works include a study of Roman citizenship based on his doctoral thesis, a treatment of the New Testament from the point of view of Roman law and society, and a commentary on the letters of Pliny the Younger. Adrian Nicholas Sherwin-White was born on 10 August 1911.

Key Developments & Impact

His father, H. Sherwin-White, was a solicitor employed by the London County Council. From 1923 to 1930 he was educated at Merchant Taylors' School, apart from one year in which ill health forced him to study independently at home. He won a scholarship to the School's "sister foundation" St John's College, Oxford, where he began the Literae Humaniores course in 1930. His tutor in ancient history was Hugh Last, whose interest in Roman administrative history influenced the direction of his student's later scholarship.

Enduring Legacy

Sherwin-White achieved first-class honours in both sets of Oxford examinations, the preliminary Honour Moderations and the more important Finals which...

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1911 (1911-08-10): Birth of A. N. Sherwin-White — British academic and ancient historian, specializing in Roman law and society.
2. 1923: 1923 Milestone — From 1923 to 1930 he was educated at Merchant Taylors' School, apart from one year in which ill health forced him to study independently at home.
3. 1930: 1930 Milestone — He won a scholarship to the School's "sister foundation" St John's College, Oxford, where he began the Literae Humaniores course in 1930.
4. 1993 (1993-11-01): Passing & Historical Legacy — A. N. Sherwin-White passed away on 1993-11-01, leaving an enduring historical legacy.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: A. N. Sherwin-White

True or False: “Sherwin-White's primary area of historical focus was the early life of Jesus Christ.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): While he treated the New Testament, his core expertise lay in Roman law, citizenship, and Roman society.

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