Samuel Rawson Gardiner
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Definition
Proper noun A British historian, born in 1829 and died in 1902, who is primarily remembered for his detailed, multi-volume historical work on England.
Usage
This term is used exclusively as a proper noun to refer to the specific historical figure. * Modern historians still consult Samuel Rawson Gardiner for his meticulous account of the 17th century. * The biography of Samuel Rawson Gardiner details his academic career.
Advanced Usage
- The name can be used metonymically to refer to his body of work or his particular historiographical approach.
- Her analysis follows Samuel Rawson Gardiner in its emphasis on constitutional documents.
Variants and Related Words
- Gardinerian (adj): Pertaining to or characteristic of Samuel Rawson Gardiner or his historical methods.
- The scholar took a Gardinerian approach to the primary sources.
Synonyms
- Historian
- Scholar
Note: As a proper noun referring to a unique individual, there are no true synonyms. The terms above describe his profession.
Noun
- British historian remembered for his ten-volume history of England (1829-1902)