Thomas Gaisford

Thomas Gaisford
Thomas Gaisford, portrait taken from the Imagines Philologorum
Born(1779-12-22)22 December 1779
Iford Manor, Wiltshire, England
Died2 June 1855(1855-06-02) (aged 75)
Christ Church, Oxford, England
Resting placeThe nave of Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford
NationalityBritish
Alma materChrist Church, Oxford
Occupation(s)Classical scholar, clergyman
Spouses
  • Helen Margaret Douglas, 1815–1830 (her death)
  • Jane Catharine Jenkyns, 1832–1855 (his death)
ChildrenFive
Parents
  • John Gaisford
  • Sarah Bushall

Thomas Gaisford (22 December 1779 – 2 June 1855) was an English classical scholar and clergyman. He served as Dean of Christ Church from 1831 until his death.

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