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1833–1901
A Dutch classical scholar and schoolbook writer, he helped make the ancient world more accessible to students in the late 19th century. He is best known for reference works and editions shaped for classroom use.
by Zacharias Cohen de Boer, Johan George Schlimmer
Johannes George Schlimmer (1833–1901) was a Dutch scholar of classical antiquity whose work centered on teaching and reference writing. The information I could confirm points to him as an educator and author connected with books designed to support the study of Greek and Roman literature and history.
He is associated with Woordenboek der Grieksche en Romeinsche oudheid, a dictionary of Greek and Roman antiquity prepared with Z. C. de Boer and aimed especially at students in Dutch secondary education. He also appears on 19th-century classical editions and school texts, showing a practical interest in helping learners navigate ancient sources.
Although detailed biographical material was limited in the sources I found, his surviving publications suggest a writer deeply involved in classical education rather than literary fame. His legacy seems to rest on making demanding material clearer and more usable for everyday students and teachers.