Roger Ascham
Roger Ascham (/ˈæskəm/; c. 1515 – 30 December 1568) was an English scholar and didactic writer, famous for his prose style, his promotion of the vernacular, and his theories of education. He served in the administrations of Edward VI, Mary I, and Elizabeth I, having earlier acted as Elizabeth's tutor in Greek and Latin between 1548 and 1550.
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| Born | c. 1515 Kirby Wiske, Yorkshire, England |
| Died | 30 December 1568 (aged 52-53) London, England |
| Alma mater | St John's College, Cambridge |
| Occupation(s) | Scholar, didactic writer |
| Notable work | The Scholemaster |
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