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
  1. English historian who wrote a history of the American revolution and a biography of his uncle Lord Macaulay (1838-1928)