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William George de Burgh

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William George de Burgh

Birth
London Borough of Wandsworth, Greater London, England
Death
27 Aug 1943 (aged 76)
Dorchester, West Dorset District, Dorset, England
Burial
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Son of barrister William de Burgh (1828–1878) and Hannah Jane Monck (nèe Mason) de Burgh (1827-1904).

Classics Lecturer between 1896 and 1907 at University College, Reading, Berkshire, England. Professor of Philosophy and Dean of Letters between 1907 and 1934 at Reading University, Reading, Berkshire, England.

He wrote the books 'The Legacy of Greece and Rome', 'The Legacy of the Ancient World', 'Towards a Religious Philosophy', and 'From Morality to Religion'.

Married Edith Mary Grace in 1897.

Children:
Margaret de Burgh 1898-1938
Alick de Burgh 1900-1961
Elizabeth de Burgh 1902-1990
Son of barrister William de Burgh (1828–1878) and Hannah Jane Monck (nèe Mason) de Burgh (1827-1904).

Classics Lecturer between 1896 and 1907 at University College, Reading, Berkshire, England. Professor of Philosophy and Dean of Letters between 1907 and 1934 at Reading University, Reading, Berkshire, England.

He wrote the books 'The Legacy of Greece and Rome', 'The Legacy of the Ancient World', 'Towards a Religious Philosophy', and 'From Morality to Religion'.

Married Edith Mary Grace in 1897.

Children:
Margaret de Burgh 1898-1938
Alick de Burgh 1900-1961
Elizabeth de Burgh 1902-1990


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