James George Frazer
1854–1941 (age 87)
Biography
James George Frazer’s scholarship, born in 1854, fundamentally shaped the study of religion and mythology through works like The Golden Bough, where he traced the shared rituals and beliefs of peoples around the world, inviting readers to understand humanity’s imaginative heritage.
His thoughtful comparisons and wide-ranging erudition continued to influence anthropology long after his death in 1941, and he rests at Ascension Parish Burial Ground as a reminder of a lifetime devoted to exploring human understanding.