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P. E. Easterling

Patricia Elizabeth Easterling (née Fairfax; 11 March 1934 – 18 August 2026) was an English classical scholar, recognised as an expert on the work of Sophocles. She was Regius Professor of Greek at the University of Cambridge from 1994 to 2001, the 36th person and the first and so far the only woman to hold the post.

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Article summary

Patricia Elizabeth Easterling (née Fairfax; 11 March 1934 – 18 August 2026) was an English classical scholar, recognised as an expert on the work of Sophocles. She was Regius Professor of Greek at the University of Cambridge from 1994 to 2001, the 36th person and the first and so far the only woman to hold the post.

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  1. date of death: 2021 — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95
  2. date of death: 2026-08-18 — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95
  3. publication date: 1982 — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95

Discussion questions

  1. Summarise the article in your own words. Which single claim would you verify first, and why?
  2. The record states that the date of death is "2021". What evidence would count against this claim?
  3. The record states that the date of death is "2026-08-18". What evidence would count against this claim?
  4. The record states that the publication date is "1982". What evidence would count against this claim?
  5. Which claim in this article is most likely to be revised as the sources update? How would you check its current status?
  6. If two sources disagreed about one of these facts, what would you need in order to trust one over the other?

Bibliography

  1. Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?oldid=1378805627

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