Arthur Waley

Arthur David Waley (August 19, 1889 – June 27, 1966) was a noted English Orientalist and Sinologist.

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August 19 - 1889 - June 27 - 1966 - Orientalist - Sinologist

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Waley was born in Tunbridge Wells, Kent England, as Arthur David Schloss, son of the economist David Frederick Schloss. He changed his surname to his paternal grandmother's maiden name, Waley, in 1914. Educated at Rugby School, he entered King's College, Cambridge in 1907, where he studied Classics, and was awarded a bachelor's degree in 1910.

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Tunbridge Wells - Kent - England - Economist - David Frederick Schloss - Surname - 1914 - Rugby School - King's College - Cambridge - 1907 - Classics - Bachelor's degree - 1910

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