
John Addington Symonds
About
British poet, literary critic and cultural historian (1840–1893)
Quick Facts
- Name
- John Addington Symonds
- Born
- 1840-10-05
- Died
- 1893-04-19
- Occupation
- poet / art historian / writer / literary critic / author / historian / translator
- Birthplace
- Bristol
Relationships
Spouses & partners
- SpouseJanet Catherine NorthFrom 1864-11-10
Family
- FatherJohn Addington Symonds
- MotherHarriet Sykes
- SiblingMary Isabella Symonds
- SiblingEdith Symonds
- SiblingCharlotte Green
Dates reflect listed records; an unspecified end date does not establish current status.
Awards & Nominations
1 received · 0 nominations listed in Wikidata
Notable Works
- A Problem in Greek Ethicsstudy by John Addington Symonds on Ancient Greek pederasty
- Renaissance in Italy
Education
- Harrow School
- University of Oxford
Languages
Native language
- English
Spoken, written or signed
- English
Sources & Credits
Wikidata · Q538549 ↗
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