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Edward Gibbon
About
English historian and politician (1737–1794)
Quick Facts
- Name
- Edward Gibbon
- Born
- 1737-05-08
- Died
- 1794-01-16
- Occupation
- historian / politician / classical scholar / writer
- Citizenship
- Kingdom of Great Britain
- Birthplace
- Putney
Relationships
Family
- FatherEdward Gibbon
- MotherJudith Porten
Dates reflect listed records; an unspecified end date does not establish current status.
Notable Works
- The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire1776–89 book by English historian Edward Gibbon
Education
- Magdalen College
- Westminster School
- Kingston Grammar School
- University of Oxford
Languages
Spoken, written or signed
- French
- English
Sources & Credits
Wikidata · Q161841 ↗
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