John Huntley Skrine
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Born3 April 1848
Bath, Somerset, England
Died8 May 1923 (aged 75)
Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
AlmamaterCorpus Christi College, Oxford
Occupationshistorian and author
John Huntley Skrine | |
|---|---|
| Born | 3 April 1848 Bath, Somerset, England |
| Died | 8 May 1923 (aged 75) Oxford, Oxfordshire, England |
| Alma mater | Corpus Christi College, Oxford |
| Occupations | historian and author |
John Huntley Skrine (3 Apr 1848 – 8 May 1923) was a British historian and author who wrote several bestselling books.
He was born on 3 April 1848 in Bath, Somerset, England, United Kingdom.
He died on 8 May 1923 at age 75 in Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom.
Education
He attended the Uppingham School and Corpus Christi College, Oxford.[1]
Career
He took Holy Orders and became a deacon in 1874, and a priest in 1876.[1]
Awards and honours
He won the Newdigate Prize for English Poetry in 1870.[1]
