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John Rhys

British scholar and Celticist (1840-1915) · Academics · Died at 75

Sir John Rhŷs was a Welsh scholar, fellow of the British Academy, Celticist and the first professor of Celtic at Oxford University.

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Awards

Knight Bachelor1907
Fellow of the British Academy
Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom
Medal of the Honourable Society of Cymmrodorion

About this person

Category
Academics
Type
Academic
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1840 to 1915 · aged 75