Roger Ascham
English scholar and didactic writer (1515-1568)
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Summary
Roger Ascham was born on 1515[1] in Kirby Wiske[2]. He died on December 30, 1568[3], in London[4]. He worked as a writer[5]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,033 views/month, #7,238 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Date of death: December 23, 1568[7], 1568[8]
- Place of burial: St Sepulchre-without-Newgate, Holborn[9]
- Spouse: Margaret Ascham[10]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of England[11]
- Employer: University of Cambridge[12]
- Educated at: St John's College[13]
- Sex or gender: male[14]
- Commons category: Roger Ascham[15]
- Family name: Ascham[16]
- Given name: Roger[17]
- Described by source: Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[18], Literary Encyclopedia 1929—1939[19], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[20], Library of the World's Best Literature[21], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[22], The New Student's Reference Work[23], Pedagogues and Psychologists of the World[24]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[25], Latin[26], French[27], Italian[28]
- Writing language: English[29]
Why It Matters
Roger Ascham has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]
Works attributed to him include Toxophilus[32], a literary work[33].
FAQs
Where was Roger Ascham born?
Roger Ascham was born in Kirby Wiske[2].
Where did Roger Ascham die?
Roger Ascham passed away in London[4].
Who was Roger Ascham married to?
Roger Ascham's spouses include Margaret Ascham[10].
What did Roger Ascham do for work?
Roger Ascham worked as a writer[5].
Where did Roger Ascham go to school?
Roger Ascham was educated at St John's College[13].