J. A. Cramer
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John Cramer (1834)
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| Born | 1793 Mitlödi, Switzerland |
| Died | 24 August 1848 Scarborough, England |
| Nationality | British |
| Education | Westminster School |
| Alma mater | Christ Church, Oxford |
| Occupation | Historian |
| Title | Regius Professor of Modern History |
| Term | 1842-1848 |
| Predecessor | Thomas Arnold |
| Successor | Henry Halford Vaughan |
John Antony Cramer (1793 – 24 August 1848), English classical scholar and geographer, was born at Mitlödi in Switzerland.
He was educated at Westminster and Christ Church, Oxford. He resided in Oxford till 1844, during which time he held many important offices, being public orator, principal of New Inn Hall (1831–1847) (which he rebuilt at his own expense in 1833), and Regius Professor of Modern History from 1842 until 1848. In 1844 he was appointed to the deanery of Carlisle Cathedral, which he held until his death at Scarborough on 24 August 1848.
His works include:
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