Clarence A. Forbes

Clarence Allen Forbes (born September 6, 1901 in Colebrook , New Hampshire , † June 8, 2001 in Columbus , Ohio ) was an American ancient historian .

Life

Clarence A. Forbes studied Ancient History at Bates College , where he received his bachelor's degree with honors in 1922 . He continued his studies at the University of Illinois , where he received his master's degree in 1924 and his doctorate in 1928 . On September 1, 1924, he married Florence Lemaire, with whom he had three daughters and two sons (Jacqueline, Charmian, Rodney, Roland and Joyce). From 1925 to 1927 he worked as a lecturer at the University of Cincinnati for the next 20 years he worked as an Associate Professor of Classics at the University of Nebraska , where he was awarded his honorary Doctor of Letters. In 1948 he moved to Ohio State University as Full Professor of Classics , where he retired in 1971.

Forbes' main research interests were the history of sports and ancient social history. Among other things, he wrote the monograph Greek Physical Education (first edition 1929, reprint 1971). Forbes was elected President of the Classical Association of the Middle West and South for 1950/1951 . He was also a member of the North American Society for Sport History , which made him Honorary President in 1984.

Fonts (selection)

• Greek Physical Education , New York 1929. Reprinted 1971.
• Neoi. A Contribution to the Study of Greek Associations , Middletown 1933. Reprinted 1975.
• Firmicus Maternus: The Error of the Pagan Religions , New York 1970.
• The Endless Fountain: Essays on Classical Humanism , Columbus 1972.

literature

• The American Catholic Who's Who. 18th Edition (1969), p. 143.
• Bruce L. Bennett: An Appreciation of Clarence A. Forbes 1901-2001. In: Journal of Sport History. Volume 28 (2001), issue 1, p. 1 f.