Grigore George Tocilescu was a Romanian historian, archaeologist, epigrapher and folkorist, member of Romanian Academy.
Education
After finishing the primary and secondary school Ploieşti, Tocilescu goes to Bucharest were he graduated the Saint Sava National College. He then studies in universities in Prague and Vienna, where he obtains the Doctor of Philosophy title and the license to practice law. Back in Romania, in 1881 he becomes professor of ancient history and epigraphy at the University of Bucharest.
Career
Tocilescu is one of the first Romanian historians who focused on the study of civilizations in ancient Dacia. As a folklorist he collaborated on the publication of a folkloristics compendium. Education Involvement In 1884 the Archaeological Seminary"s Library was established through Professor Tocilescu"s grant.
At the death of Romanian historian, Romantic author, academic and politician Vasile Alexandrescu Urechia, November 21, 1901, Tocilescu delivered the funeral oration.
Politics
He was a professor of ancient history at the University of Bucharest, author of Marele Dicționar Geografic al României (The Great Geographical Dictionary of Romania), general secretary of the Romanian Ministry of Teaching and multiple times senator, with conservative political views.
Membership
Hellenic Philological Society of Constantinople.