Brian McGing

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Brian C. McGing is a papyrologist and ancient historian, who specialises in the Hellenistic period. He is Regius Professor of Greek at Trinity College, Dublin. [1] He is editor of the college's journal of the classical world, Hermathena . [2]

In 2004, McGing was elected a Member of the Royal Irish Academy (MRIA). [3]

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References

  1. Professor Brian McGing. Trinity College, Dublin. Retrieved 27 July 2016.
  2. Hermathena - A Trinity College Dublin Review. Trinity College, Dublin. Retrieved 26 July 2016.
  3. "Professor Brian Mc Ging". Trinity People Finder. Trinity College Dublin. Retrieved 18 October 2016.