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Geisel

American  
[gahy-zuhl] / ˈgaɪ zəl /

noun

  1. Theodor Seuss Dr. Seuss, 1904–91, U.S. humorist, illustrator, and author of children's books.


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It was in 1925 that a 21-year-old Ted Geisel graduated from Dartmouth College and first set his sights on the world-famous University of Oxford.

From BBC ● Mar. 2, 2026

"At that time, he wanted to become Dr Geisel at that point, not Dr. Seuss," Jones says.

From BBC ● Mar. 2, 2026

Although he never returned to Oxford after his brief spell in the city, Gauci says Geisel is still inspiring students today.

From BBC ● Mar. 2, 2026

Whilst looking for an academic mentor in Oxford, Geisel was paired with the Scottish essayist Alexander Carlisle.

From BBC ● Mar. 2, 2026

The Italian Ambassador sat near Cardinal Geisel, and the French one opposite the Archduke.

From The Letters of Queen Victoria : A Selection from Her Majesty's Correspondence between the Years 1837 and 1861 Volume 3, 1854-1861 by Arthur Christopher Benson

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