When and where was Howard Hayes Scullard born?
Howard Hayes Scullard entered the world on the 9th of February 1903 in Bedford, England. His father Herbert Hayes Scullard served as a minister while his mother Barbara Louisa Dodds raised him.
Questions about Howard Hayes Scullard
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What academic positions did Howard Hayes Scullard hold at King's College London?
Howard Hayes Scullard became Professor of Ancient History at King's College London in 1959 after serving as a reader there until that year. He continued working at King's College until his retirement in 1970 after thirty-five years of service.
Who edited the first edition of the Oxford Classical Dictionary with Howard Hayes Scullard?
The first edition of the Oxford Classical Dictionary published in 1939 appeared alongside H.E. Butler. A second edition appeared in 1975 with N.G.L. Hammond contributing to its revision.
Which historical period does the textbook From the Gracchi to Nero by Howard Hayes Scullard cover?
A widely used textbook titled From the Gracchi to Nero covered Roman history from 133 B.C. to A.D. 68. It also served those examining the period under the Julio-Claudians dynasty and won the Thirlwall Prize.
When did Howard Hayes Scullard die and what posthumous work did he complete?
Howard Hayes Scullard died on the 31st of March 1983 while writing chapters for the re-edition of The Cambridge Ancient History. His contributions to volumes VII and VIII were not released until after his death.