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George M. Lightfoot
1868–1947
United States
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Biography
George Morton Lightfoot Sr. (December 25, 1868 – December 24, 1947) was an American classics scholar, and educator. He taught at Howard University from 1891 until 1939, where he served as the chair of the Department of Latin; and his former residency is named after him, the historic George M. Lightfoot House in Washington, D.C..
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