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- 1 2 University of Cambridge Faculty of Classics - John Henderson
- ↑ Cambridge University Database - biographies of individuals
- ↑ Cambridge University Reporter
- ↑ "Cambridge University, Faculty of Classics". Archived from the original on 13 April 2008. Retrieved 29 March 2008.
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