Kenneth Dover (1920-03-11–2010-03-07): Distinguished British classical scholar | 2Day Wiki

Kenneth Dover (1920-03-11–2010-03-07) — Distinguished British classical scholar, expert in Greek prose and comedy. Explore chronological milestones, 3-act biography, and historical legacy on 2Day Wiki.

Kenneth Dover (1920-03-11–2010-03-07): Distinguished British classical scholar | 2Day Wiki

Kenneth Dover

Distinguished British classical scholar, expert in Greek prose and comedy.

Chronology: 1920-03-11 – 2010-03-07

Origins & Early Life

Sir Kenneth James Dover, (11 March 1920 – 7 March 2010) was a distinguished British classical scholar and academic. He was president of Corpus Christi College, Oxford, from 1976 to 1986. In addition, he was president of the British Academy from 1978 to 1981, and chancellor of the University of St Andrews from 1981 to 2005. A scholar of Greek prose and Aristophanic comedy, he was also the author of Greek Homosexuality (1978), a key text on the subject.

Pivotal Works & Achievements

Kenneth Dover was born in London, the only child of Percy Dover and Dorothy Healey. He was educated at St Paul's School and Balliol College, Oxford. He served with the Royal Artillery during the Second World War and was mentioned in despatches for his service in Italy. After military service, Dover returned to Oxford and became fellow and tutor at his old college in 1948. In 1955, Dover was appointed Professor of Greek at the University of St Andrews, and was twice dean of the university's Faculty of Arts during his twenty-one years there.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

He was elected to the Royal Society of Edinburgh in 1975. Dover received a knighthood two years later for services to Greek scholarship. In 1976, Dover became president of Corpus Christi...

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