Roger Sherman Loomis
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Roger Sherman Loomis (1887–1966) was an American scholar and one of the foremost authorities on medieval and Arthurian literature. Loomis is perhaps best known for showing the roots of Arthurian legend, in particular the Holy Grail, in native Celtic mythology.
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Born | (1887-10-31)October 31, 1887 Yokohama, Japan |
Died | October 11, 1966(1966-10-11) (aged 78) Waterford, Connecticut, U.S. |
Nationality | American |
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Relatives | Louise Ropes Loomis (sister); Evarts G. Loomis (nephew) |
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Discipline | Literature |
Sub-discipline | Medieval literature |
Institutions | Columbia University |
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Notable students | Joseph Campbell[3] |
Main interests | Arthurian literature |
Notable works | Arthurian Tradition and Chrétien De Troyes (1949) |
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