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# John Maxwell Edmonds

(1875–1958)   Classical Philologist

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John Maxwell Edmonds was a classical philologist.

## Quick Facts About John Maxwell Edmonds

Born January 21, 1875

Died March 18, 1958

Profession Classical Philologist

## About John Maxwell Edmonds

English classicist, poet and dramatist (1875-1958)... \| John Maxwell Edmonds was an English classicist, poet and dramatist and the author of several celebrated martial epitaphs.

##  Quotes by John Maxwell Edmonds

> [When you go home, tell them of us and say, for their tomorrow we gave our today.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/john-maxwell-edmonds/when-you-go-home-tell-them-of-us-and-say-for-their-tomorrow-we-gave/)

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