William Strunk, Jr.

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1869 – 1946

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Who was William Strunk, Jr.?

William Strunk, Jr., was a professor of English at Cornell University and author of the The Elements of Style. After revision and enlargement by his former student E. B. White, it became a highly influential guide to English usage during the late 20th century, commonly called Strunk & White.

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Born
Jul 1, 1869
Cincinnati
Also known as
  • William Strunk
Profession
Education
  • Cornell University
  • University of Cincinnati
Employment
  • Cornell University
Died
Sep 26, 1946

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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