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Thomas D. (Thomas Day) Seymour
1848–1907
A leading American classical scholar of the late 19th century, he spent most of his career at Yale and became especially known for his work on Homer. His writing helped bring Greek literature and ancient life closer to students and general readers alike.
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by Thomas D. (Thomas Day) Seymour
About the author
Born in Hudson, Ohio, on April 1, 1848, he graduated from Western Reserve College in 1870 and went on to study in Berlin and Leipzig. After teaching at Western Reserve, he joined Yale University in 1880, where he served as professor of Greek for the rest of his life.
His scholarship centered on ancient Greek language and literature, especially Homer. Along with teaching, he published widely, including editions and studies of classical texts, and he became known as one of the most prominent American classicists of his time.
He died in New Haven, Connecticut, on December 31, 1907. Remembered as both a teacher and a scholar, he helped shape the study of Greek in American universities during a period when classical education was changing and expanding.