Nicholas Carr (professor) facts for kids

Nicholas Carr (born in 1524, died in 1568) was a smart English scholar. He was a professor of Greek at Cambridge University. He also worked as a doctor.

Nicholas Carr's Early Life and Education

Nicholas Carr was born in Newcastle upon Tyne. When he was young, he went to Christ's College, Cambridge. There, he studied with a teacher named Cuthbert Scot. Later, he moved to Pembroke Hall. His teacher there was Nicholas Ridley.

He earned his first degree (B.A.) in 1541. Soon after, he became a fellow at Pembroke Hall. He then completed his master's degree (M.A.) in 1544.

Becoming a Professor and Scholar

In 1546, Trinity College, Cambridge was founded. Nicholas Carr was chosen as one of its first fellows. The next year, he became the Regius Professor of Greek. This was a very important teaching position at Cambridge.

He gave many lectures on famous Greek writers. These included Demosthenes, Plato, and Sophocles. His lectures made him well-known for his great knowledge.

Nicholas Carr wrote a praise for Martin Bucer, a religious reformer. Later, he changed his mind about some religious ideas. In 1556, he agreed with different religious views. Two years later, he spoke against the teachings of Bucer and Paul Fagius.

Carr as a Doctor and His Final Years

In 1558, Nicholas Carr earned his medical degree (M.D.). To earn money, he started working as a doctor in Cambridge. Even though he was a doctor, he kept teaching Greek for four more years. After that, he asked another scholar, Blithe of Trinity College, to teach for him.

Nicholas Carr passed away on November 3, 1568, in Cambridge.

Nicholas Carr's Writings

Nicholas Carr is most famous for his book called De Scriptorum Britannicorum Paucitate et Studiorum Impedimentis Oratio. This book was printed in 1576. Thomas Hatcher helped to prepare it for printing.

Here are some of his other works:

• Epistola de morte Buceri ad Johannem Checum: This letter was about the death of Bucer. It was printed in London in 1561.
• Eusebii Pamphili de vita Constantini: This was a translation of a book about the life of Emperor Constantine. Nicholas Carr translated only the fourth part. John Christopherson translated the other parts.
• Demosthenis Graecorum Oratorum Principis Olynthiacae orationes tres, et Philippicae quatuor, e Greco in Latinum conversae: This book contained his Latin translations of speeches by the Greek speaker Demosthenes. It was published in London in 1571.