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Events on Sunday 18 June 1871 1
1794 – 1871George Grote (1794-1871)Died 18 June 1871, aged 76Grote was an English banker and historian best known for his twelve-volume History of Greece, a major work of nineteenth-century classical scholarship. He was also active in politics as a radical reformer and served as a Member of Parliament. He helped found University College London and later served as its vice-chancellor.