Michael Grant
British classicist, numismatist, historian and author (1914-2004).
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Michael Grant was a British classicist, numismatist, historian and author. Born on 21 November 1914 in London, Grant died on 4 October 2004 in London at the age of 89.
Positions held include President of the Royal Numismatic Society (1953–1956). Notable works include The Twelve Caesars. Grant studied at Harrow School and Trinity College. Honours include Commander of the Order of the British Empire.
With a Wikipedia article in 21 languages, Michael Grant is No. 70,211 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 21 November 1914, London
- Died
- 4 October 2004, London (aged 89)
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Known as
- Historian, classical philologist, archaeologist
- Field
- Science
- Education
- Harrow School, Trinity College
- Languages
- English
- Wikipedia editions
- 21
Did you know
Was 39 when first president of the Royal Numismatic Society (1953).
Lived to 89.
Shares a birthday with Voltaire and Benedict XV.
One of 1,062 people in the Index born in London, with Geoffrey Chaucer.
Has a Wikipedia article in 21 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Career
Positions held
- 1953–1956President of the Royal Numismatic Society
Honours and works
Awards
- Commander of the Order of the British Empire
Notable works
- The Twelve Caesars
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