sir george otto trevelyan
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Definition
Proper noun: * Sir George Otto Trevelyan: An English historian and politician, known for his historical works about the American Revolution and for writing a biography of his uncle, the historian and politician Lord Macaulay. He lived from 1838 to 1928.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- Sir George Otto Trevelyan's analysis of the colonial period remains influential.
- The biography of Lord Macaulay was written by Sir George Otto Trevelyan.
Advanced Usage
- The name is typically used in historical and academic contexts when discussing 19th-century British historiography or political history.
- It can be shortened to "G. O. Trevelyan" in citations or references.
Variants and Related Words
- Trevelyan: A common shorthand for the historian, though it can also refer to other members of the Trevelyan family.
- George Otto Trevelyan: The full name without the honorific "Sir."
Synonyms
- Historian
- Author (in the context of his written works)
- Biographer (specifically for his work on Macaulay)
Related Phrases
- The American Revolution: The subject of his major historical work.
- Lord Macaulay: The subject of his biographical work.
Noun
- English historian who wrote a history of the American revolution and a biography of his uncle Lord Macaulay (1838-1928)