F. W. Walbank

English classical scholar and historian (1909-2008) · United Kingdom · On the map · Writers · Died at 98

Frank William Walbank, was a scholar of ancient history, particularly the history of Polybius. He was born in Bingley, Yorkshire, and died in Cambridge.

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2008Died23 October 20081993Commander of the Order of the British EmpireAward1989Kenyon MedalAward1970Sather Professorship of Classical LiteratureAward1909Born10 December 1909

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