Roger Sherman Loomis
✓ Source-basedfallingAmerican academic (1887-1966)
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Roger Sherman Loomis (1887-1966) was an American scholar and one of the foremost authorities on medieval and Arthurian literature. Loomis is perhaps best known for showing the roots of Arthurian legend, in particular the Holy Grail, in native Celtic mythology.
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Reinhold TüxenAlso won honorary doctor of the University of LilleGiles ConstableAlso won Fellow of the Medieval Academy of America
Paul FranklAlso won Haskins Medal
Robert KaskeAlso won Fellow of the Medieval Academy of America
Charles S. SingletonAlso won Haskins MedalJean BrachetAlso won honorary doctor of the University of LilleAbout this person
Country
United StatesCategory
Academics
Type
Academic
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1887 to 1966 · aged 78
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