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James Murray

British lexicographer and philologist, primary editor of the Oxford English Dictionary (1837-1915) · Writers · Died at 78

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Sir James Augustus Henry Murray, FBA was a British lexicographer and philologist. He was the primary editor of the Oxford English Dictionary (OED) from 1879 until his death.

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Fellow of the British Academy
Knight Bachelor

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Writers
Type
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Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1837 to 1915 · aged 78

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