Robert Fitzgerald
AustraliaclassicistMaleb. 19106.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Robert Fitzgerald was an esteemed classicist and translator whose work included influential translations of Homer’s epics, and he was a mentor to Flannery O’Connor during her formative years in literature.
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Robert Fitzgerald is a retired NSW police chief inspector and a Labor councillor in Blacktown.
Inside the surprise day jobs of Sydney’s councillorsThe Sydney Morning Herald·Australia· 2026-09-12
Australia· 2026-09-12
Robert Fitzgerald's 1961 translation of The Odyssey was regarded as a classic for decades.
Ray Burke on Ireland’s enduring connection to The Odyssey – The Irish TimesThe Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·
Ireland· 2026-08-03
Ireland· 2026-08-03
Northwestern cornerback Robert Fitzgerald led the Big Ten with 68 solo tackles and six tackles for loss.
Northwestern and Central Michigan prep for a defensive showdown in GameAbove Sports BowlThe Globe and Mail·
Canada· 2025-12-26
Canada· 2025-12-26
Australia’s Age Discrimination Commissioner Robert Fitzgerald says ageism is endemic in many corners of the country’s health system.
Awareness training to tackle discrimination against older AustraliansThe Sydney Morning Herald·Australia· 2025-11-19
Australia· 2025-11-19
Robert Fitzgerald lived with Flannery O’Connor for a while and was a classicist.
Flannery O’Connor at 100: should we still read her? | BooksThe Guardian·
United Kingdom· 2025-03-25
United Kingdom· 2025-03-25
