By clicking “Accept,” you agree to the use of cookies and similar technologies on your device as set forth in our Cookie Policy and our Privacy Policy. Please note that certain cookies are essential for this website to function properly and do not require user consent to be deployed.

Benjamin Jowett

About the Author

Benjamin Jowett (1817-1893), a theological and classical scholar, was one of the most influential British educators of the 19th century. Born in London, he became Master of Balliol College, Oxford. He was a prolific translator of the ancient Greek philosophers and historians, and won renown among his students as a tutor of Greek.