Tanzer, Helen Henrietta, 1876-

The common people of Pompeii
Book 1939

Summary: Helen H. Tanzer (1876–1961) was a researcher, translator and educator of classical texts. She brought Roman archaeology to her students and the public through her teaching and published translation of Latin literature. She was also dedicated to the embassy of Belgium, despite being an American, and was an honorary attaché and a member of the Belgian Legion of Honor. She was honored with the Chevalier Order of Leopold II. Wikipedia
Gender or Sex: Female [1][2][3]
Born: 1876-02-07 [2]; 1876-02-01 [3]
Birth Place: New York, NY [2]; New York City [3]
Died: 1961-12-23 [2][3]
Death Place: Washington, D.C. [3]
Country: United States [2]
Occupation: classical philologist [3]; university teacher [3]; classical archaeologist [3]; diplomat [3]
Archives at: Johns Hopkins University [3]
Yale LUX: Entity [3]

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