James John, medieval historian, dies at 95
October 31, 2023
October 31, 2023
ITHACA, New York, Oct. 31 -- Cornell University issued the following news:
James J. John, professor emeritus of history, died on Oct. 23. He was 95.
A specialist in the study of Latin manuscripts and the history of universities, John was a part of the Cornell community for more than 50 years, teaching medieval intellectual history, historiography and paleography - the study of historical writing systems and manuscripts.
Colleagues and students remember John . . .
James J. John, professor emeritus of history, died on Oct. 23. He was 95.
A specialist in the study of Latin manuscripts and the history of universities, John was a part of the Cornell community for more than 50 years, teaching medieval intellectual history, historiography and paleography - the study of historical writing systems and manuscripts.
Colleagues and students remember John . . .