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James Champlin Fernald

James Champlin Fernald

James Champlin Fernald was an American clergyman and author who became a prominent authority on the English language.

Lived
1838–1918
Nationality
American
Language
English

James Champlin Fernald (1838–1918) was an American clergyman and author. Over the course of his career, he became widely recognized as an authority on the English language, combining his pastoral work with his linguistic and literary interests.\n\nBorn in the late 1830s, Fernald dedicated much of his life to writing and language study. He passed away in 1918, leaving a legacy centered on his contributions to English grammar and usage.