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Reginald Bateman
d. 1918
An Irish-born professor, critic, and soldier, he left behind thoughtful lectures and essays that outlived his short life. His work blends literary intelligence with a strong sense of duty and public service.
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About the author
Reginald John Godfrey Bateman was born in Ireland in 1883 and studied at Trinity College Dublin, where he earned distinctions in English, French, and modern history. In 1909, he became one of the first four professors at the new University of Saskatchewan and its first professor of English.
Remembered as a gifted teacher and lecturer, he wrote on literature and education with clarity and energy. Much of his published work was gathered after his death in Reginald Bateman, Teacher and Soldier, a memorial volume drawn from his lectures and other writings.
During the First World War, he enlisted in the Canadian Expeditionary Force and later served as an officer. He was killed in France on September 3, 1918, and is still remembered both for his service and for the lasting impression he made as a scholar and teacher.