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Thomas William Rhys Davids | |
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| Born | 12 May 1843 Colchester, Essex, England |
| Died | 27 December 1922 (aged 79) Chipstead, Surrey, England |
| Occupation | Scholar |
| Known for | Founder of the Pāli Text Society |
| Notable work | One of the first translations of early Buddhist texts |
Thomas William Rhys Davids FBA[1] (12 May 1843 – 27 December 1922) was an English scholar of the Pāli language and founder of the Pāli Text Society. He took an active part in founding the British Academy and London School for Oriental Studies.