An English tutor and administrative reformer at the University of Oxford, held the role of Master of Balliol College. Notably recognized for his contributions as a theologian and an Anglican cleric, Jowett was also esteemed for his translations, particularly those of Plato and Thucydides, which left a significant imprint in the fields of philosophy and historical analysis. His work in translating these classical texts highlighted his deep engagement with and understanding of ancient Greek.