Ernest Hunter Wright (1882–1968) was a professor at

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, a chairman of English Institute at Columbia (1942–1946), an author of many notable works, an editor-in-chief of Richards Cyclopedia for Juveniles. Dr Wright specialized in the 18th century,

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and

Rousseau Jean-Jacques Rousseau (, ; 28 June 1712 – 2 July 1778) was a Genevan philosopher, writer, and composer. His political philosophy influenced the progress of the Age of Enlightenment throughout Europe, as well as aspects of the French Revolu ...

Notable works

* The Meaning of Rousseau * The Authorship of Timon of Athens

Chess

According to Jose Capablanca's "A Primer of Chess", Wright was an avid

chess Chess is a board game for two players, called White and Black, each controlling an army of chess pieces in their color, with the objective to checkmate the opponent's king. It is sometimes called international chess or Western chess to disti ...

player. Capablanca gives Dr Wright credits for the book.

Personal life

Wright was born in Lynchburg, Virginia in 1882. Wright graduated from

in 1906 and received his Ph.D from the University in 1910. Dr. Wright died in 1968 and was buried in Fantinekill Cemetery

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Wright, Ernest Hunter Columbia University alumni Columbia University faculty People from Manhattan 1880s births 1968 deaths