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Karl Wilhelm Dindorf ( January 2, 1802 - August 1, 1883), German classical scholar, was born at Leipzig.From his earliest years he showed a strong taste for classical studies, and after completing F Invernizi's edition of Aristophanes at an early age, and editing several grammarians and rhetoricians, was in 1828 appointed extraordinary professor of literary history in his native city. Disappointed at not obtaining the ordinary professorship when it became vacant in 1833, he resigned his post in the same year, and devoted himself entirely to study and literary work.
His attention had at first been chiefly given to Athenaeus, whom he edited in 1827, and to the Greek dramatists, all of whom he edited separately and combined in his Poetae scenici Graeci (1830 and later editions). He also wrote a work on the metres of the Greek dramatic poets, and compiled special lexicons to Aeschylus and Sophocles. He edited Procopius for Niebuhr's Corpus of the Byzantine writers, and between 1846 and 1851 brought out at Oxford an important edition of DemosthenesDemosthenes ( 384 BC 322 BC) is generally considered the greatest of the Ancient Greek orators. His writings provide an insight into the life and culture of Athens at this period of time. Born the son of a wealthy sword-maker, Demosthenes was orphaned at; he also edited LucianLucian of Samosata (c. 120 after 180) was a Syrian rhetorician and satirist, writing in the Greek language, noted for his witty and scoffing nature. He was born in Samosata, Syria and died in Athens, and he was also known as Lucianos, Lucianus and Lucinus and JosephusJosephus also known as Flavius Josephus (c. 100) was a 1st century Jewish historian of priestly ancestry who survived and recorded the Destruction of Jerusalem in 70 and settled in Rome. He was originally known as Yosef Ben-Matityahu Matthias in Greek). for the Didot classics.
His last important editorial labour was his Eusebius of CaesareaEusebius of Caesarea (~ 275 May 30, 339) (often called Eusebius Pamphili "Eusebius [the friend of] Pamphilus") was a bishop of Caesarea in Palestine and is often referred to as the father of church history because of his work in recording the history of t (1867-1871). Much of his attention was occupied by the re-publication of Stephanus 's Thesaurus (Paris, 1831-1865), chiefly executed by him and his brother Ludwig, a work of prodigious labour and utility. His reputation suffered somewhat through the imposture practised upon him by the Greek Constantine Simonides, who succeeded in deceiving him by a fabricated fragment of the Greek historian UraniusLiterary sources place the usurpation of Uranius during the reigns of Heliogabalus or Alexander Severus. However, in Syria in 253 coins were struck bearing the name L. Julius Aurelius Sulpicius Severus Uranius Antoninus and numismatical evidence points th. The book was printed, and a few copies had been circulated, when the forgery was discovered, just in time to prevent its being given to the world under the auspices of the university of OxfordUniversity of Oxford Motto Dominus Illuminatio Mea ("The Lord is my Light") ( Psalm 27) Established c. 1096 School type Public Chancellor The Right Hon. Chris Patten Vice-Chancellor Dr. John Hood Location Oxford, United Kingdom Enrolment 17,000 total (5,6. Shortly after the death of his brother, he lost all his property and his library by rash speculations.
His brother Ludwig ( Leipzig, January 3January 3 is the 3rd day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. There are 362 days remaining (363 in leap years). Events 1496 Leonardo da Vinci unsuccessfully tests a flying machine 1521 Pope Leo X excommunicates Martin Luther. 1749 Benning Wentworth issu, 1805Events January 11 Michigan Territory is created. February 15 Harmony Society officially formed March 1 Justice Samuel Chase acquitted of impeachment charges by the U. Senate April 27 United States Marines and Berbers attack the Tripolitan city of Derna (T - Leipzig, September 6, 1871) never held any academic position, and led so secluded a life that many doubted his existence, and declared that he was a mere pseudonym. The important share which he took in the edition of the Thesaurus is nevertheless authenticated by his own signature to his contributions. He also published valuable editions of Polybius, Dio Cassius and other Greek historians.
Dindorf, Karl Wilhelm
Dindorf, Karl Wilhelm
Dindorf, Karl Wilhelm
