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Benjamin Thorpe (1782 – 19 July 1870) was an English scholar of Anglo-Saxon literature. He dedicated his life to studying old English texts and helped make sense of ancient writings for other scholars and the public.
Thorpe made important contributions to the understanding of early English history and language. His work remains valuable for anyone interested in how our language and stories have developed over time.
For those interested in religious history, there is another person named Benjamin Thorpe who served as the Canadian Archdeacon of St Andrews; you can read more about him here.
Biography
Benjamin Thorpe worked as a banker in Paris in the early 1820s. There, he met Thomas Hodgkin, who helped him with his health.
After studying for four years at Copenhagen University with a scholar named Rasmus Christian Rask, Thorpe returned to England in 1830. He soon became well-known for his work on Anglo-Saxon literature. He received a pension for his dedicated work and was a member of several important societies. Thorpe passed away in Chiswick in July 1870.
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