Clara Knight

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Clara Millicent Knight (died 31 July 1950) was a British classicist and academic, specialising in comparative philology and classical literature.

Knight was educated privately, [1] and then studied classics at King's College, London, graduating with a second class honours Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in 1909. [2] In 1914, she was also awarded a Doctor of Literature (DLit) degree. [3]

Knight taught at the University of London from 1910. [4] In 1914, she was teaching at University College, London and King's College for Women. [3] In 1916, she was a lecturer in classical literature at her alma mater King's College, London. [5] She rose to become Reader in Classics (1929–1945) at King's College. [1] In addition to her teaching, she was a Member of Council of the Hellenic Society and of the Council of the Classical Association. [4] [1] [6]

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References

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  2. Horowitz Murray, Janet; Stark, Myra (eds.). The Englishwoman's Review of Social and Industrial Questions: 1909-1910. Abingdon, Oxon. ISBN   9781315394923.
  3. 1 2 'Doctor of Literature: Honours and Higher Degrees: Internal Students', in University of London: the Historical Record (1836-1926)( London, 1926), British History Online https://www.british-history.ac.uk/no-series/london-university-graduates/158-159 [accessed 21 November 2024].
  4. 1 2 "Dr. Clara M. Knight". The Times. No. 51759. 2 August 1950.
  5. Walters, William Charles Flamstead; Conway, Robert Seymour; Daniel, Constance I. (1916). Deigm: a first Greek book. London: John Murray. Miss Clara M. Knight, D.Lit., Classical Lecturer in the University of London King's College
  6. UNIVERSITY OF LONDON KING'S COLLEGE: ANNUAL REPORT OF THE DELEGACY FOR THE SESSION 1949-50. 1950. p. vi.