William Scott Ferguson

Summary

William Scott Ferguson (November 11, 1875 – April 28, 1954) was a Canadian-American classical scholar.

William Scott Ferguson
Born(1875-11-11)November 11, 1875
Marshfield, Prince Edward Island, Canada
DiedApril 28, 1954(1954-04-28) (aged 78)
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
OccupationClassical scholar
Parent

Biography edit

William Scott Ferguson was born in Marshfield, Prince Edward Island on November 11, 1875, the son of Senator Donald Ferguson.[1]

He was McLean Professor of Ancient and Modern History at Harvard University from 1929 to 1945. He was elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences in 1921.[2] He was president of the American Historical Association in 1930.[3] He was elected to the American Philosophical Society in 1937.[4]

He died at his home in Cambridge, Massachusetts on April 28, 1954.[5]

References edit

  1. ^ "Ferguson, William Scott". Database of Classical Scholars. Rutgers School of Arts and Sciences. Retrieved May 4, 2023.
  2. ^ "William Scott Ferguson". American Academy of Arts & Sciences. February 9, 2023. Retrieved May 25, 2023.
  3. ^ Trager Jr., James G. (May 1, 1945). "Ferguson, Noted Historian, To Retire at Close of Term". The Harvard Crimson. Retrieved May 4, 2023.
  4. ^ "APS Member History". search.amphilsoc.org. Retrieved May 25, 2023.
  5. ^ "William S. Ferguson: Noted Historian, 78, Dies in Cambridge". The Boston Globe. April 28, 1954. p. 9. Retrieved May 4, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.