Benjamin Oliver Foster
American classical philologist
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Benjamin Oliver Foster (1872–1938) was an American classical philologist and professor at Stanford University.[1] He is known for his translation of the first five volumes of Livy's Ab Urbe Condita (Books 1–22) for the Loeb Classical Library.[1]
BornAugust 13, 1872
Bangor, Maine, U.S.
DiedJune 22, 1938 (aged 65)
Palo Alto, California, U.S.
Spouse
Katharine Elizabeth Dohan
(m. 1938)B. O. Foster | |
|---|---|
| Born | August 13, 1872 Bangor, Maine, U.S. |
| Died | June 22, 1938 (aged 65) Palo Alto, California, U.S. |
| Spouse |
Katharine Elizabeth Dohan
(m. 1938) |
Personal life
He married Anna Lee on June 3, 1902.[1]