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Charles Thomas Cruttwell
1847–1911
A Victorian scholar-priest who moved easily between the classroom, the pulpit, and the world of classical learning, he is best remembered for writing on Roman literature and early Christianity. His work reflects both a teacher’s clarity and a churchman’s deep interest in the ancient world.
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The History of Roman Literature From the Earliest Period to the Death of Marcus Aurelius
by Charles Thomas Cruttwell
About the author
Born in London on July 30, 1847, Charles Thomas Cruttwell was an English cleric, educator, and classical scholar. He studied at Merchant Taylors' School and St John's College, Oxford, and went on to build a career that joined scholarship with church life.
Cruttwell served as a fellow of Merton College, Oxford, and later became headmaster of Hertford Grammar School. He is especially known for his studies of Roman literature, and for books including A History of Roman Literature and A Literary History of Early Christianity, which helped make demanding subjects more approachable for general readers and students.
Alongside his academic work, he was active in the Church of England, serving in senior clerical roles during his life. He died on April 11, 1911. His reputation rests on thoughtful, wide-ranging historical writing that linked the classical world with the history of the early Church.