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SYMES, J. E. was born on December 31, 1847 in London. 2nd son of E. S. Symes, Doctor of Medicine.
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SYMES, J. E. was born on December 31, 1847 in London. 2nd son of E. S. Symes, Doctor of Medicine.
Studied at University College School, London. Downing College Cambridge (Master of Arts). Cambridge University Extension Lecturer, 1875-1880.
Second Master Royal Grammar School, Newcastle-on-Tyne, 1880-1881.
Professor of English Literature, et cetera, University College Nottingham, 1881-1896. Principal of University College Nottingham, since 1890.
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