Historical reference: Do not rely on this information. It is very old. About this collection
Sydenham, FLOYER (1710-87), an eminent Greek scholar, educated at Wadham College, Oxford. His chief work was his translation of Plato's Dialogues, with introductions and notes. Unable to pay a small debt, he was thrown into prison, where he died. The sympathy excited by his fate resulted in the formation of the Literary Fund.