GROTE, GEORGE

(1794-1871), Eng. historian; 6. at Clay Hill, Kent; M.P., é gan systematic study of Gi: history in 1822; pub. famous History of Greece, in 12 vol’s, 1846-56; also wrote Plato and other Companions of So crates, Aristotle, and some minor works. G. was prominent supporter of Univ. Coll., TL London, and of Univ. of London, becoming vice-chancellor in 1862; buried in Westminster Abbey. His democratic views well fitted him to interpret A then jan history and culture.