Background
Benario, Herbert William was born on July 21, 1929 in New York City. Son of Frederick and Ilse (Kessler) Benario.
Benario, Herbert William was born on July 21, 1929 in New York City. Son of Frederick and Ilse (Kessler) Benario.
Bachelor of Arts, City College of New York, 1948; Master of Arts, Columbia University, 1949; Doctor of Philisophy, Johns Hopkins University, 1951.
Instructor Greek and Latin Columbia University, 1953-1958. Assistant professor Greek and Latin Sweet Briar College, 1958-1960. Member faculty Emory University, Atlanta, since 1960, professor classics, 1967-1987, chairman department, 1968-1973, 76-78, professor emeritus, 1987, distinguished fellow emeritus, 2001—2002, since 2010.
Director Vergilian Society Summer School, Italy, 1963, Italy, 67, Italy, 73, Italy, 81, assistant director, Italy, 57, Italy, 59. Director Roman Britain Tour, 1977, 86, Roman Germany Tour, 1981, 88, Rome and North Italy, 1982, Roman Germany Tour Mediterranean Society, 1998, North Italy Tour Mediterranean Society, 1999. Visiting professor Intercollegiate Center Classical Studies, Rome, 1967, co-professor in charge, 1984—1985.
Visiting professor University Colorado, 1969, Brigham Young University, 1999. Fulbright Senior professor University Passau, Germany, 1990. Co-executive secretary Vergilian Society, 1992—1993.
Member Latin achievement test committee College Entrance Examination Board, 1963—1966. With Army of the United States, 1951-1953.
(Book by Benario, Herbert W.)
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Served with Army of the United States, 1951-1953. Member American Philological Association, Classical Association Middle West and South (president 1971-1972, president Southern section 1968-1970), Classical Society of America Academy in Rome (president 1965), Vergilian Society American (trustee 1960-1965, 69-73, president 1980-1982), American Classical League, Phi Beta Kappa (president Emory University chapter 1968-1969).
Married Janice M. Martin, December 23, 1957. Children: Frederick M., John H.