Gildersleeve, Basil L. (Basil Lanneau), 1831-1924

Classical scholar, born in Charleston, S.C. Professor at University of Virginia, 1856-76; first professor of Greek at Johns Hopkins (1876-1915). Served in Confederate Army during Civil War; wounded in Shenandoah campaign. Founder and editor (1880-1920) of American Journal of Philology. Author of "The Historical Syntax of Classical Greek" (1900-11); "Hellasand Hesperia" (1908); "The Creed of the Old South" (1915).

From the description of Basil Lanneau Gildersleeve papers, 1847-1925. (Johns Hopkins University). WorldCat record id: 49310134

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