M. R. James

20th century British author, medievalist scholar and provost (1862–1936).

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M. R. James was a 20th century British author, medievalist scholar and provost. Born on 1 August 1862 in Dover, James died on 12 June 1936 in Eton at the age of 73.

Positions held include Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cambridge (1913–1915). Notable works include Ghost Stories of an Antiquary, More Ghost Stories and A Thin Ghost and Others. James studied at King's College and Temple Grove School. Honours include Corresponding Fellow of the Medieval Academy of America, honorary doctorate and Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries, among 4 recorded.

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