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Richard Porson

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Richard Porson

Birth
East Ruston, North Norfolk District, Norfolk, England
Death
25 Sep 1808 (aged 48)
London, City of London, Greater London, England
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Cambridge, City of Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England Add to Map
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The greatest Classical scholar of his age. Unfortunately also a heavy drinker, which precipitated his early death.
The greatest Classical scholar of his age. Unfortunately also a heavy drinker, which precipitated his early death.

Bio by: David Conway

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RICARDUS PORSON A.M.

OBIIT VII. CAL. OCT. MDCCCVIII.

CHANTREY, SCULPTOR

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  • Maintained by: Find a Grave
  • Added: Apr 17, 2001
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/21631/richard-porson: accessed ), memorial page for Richard Porson (25 Dec 1759–25 Sep 1808), Find a Grave Memorial ID 21631, citing Trinity College Chapel, Cambridge, City of Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England; Maintained by Find a Grave.