Milo James Thatch

Cartography and Linguistics

Age:32

Birthplace: Fishkill, New York

 

EDUCATION:

Oxford University (1896-1903)Double Doctorate in Linguistic Theory (grammatical structure, syntax, babel theory, evolution, written languages, and lost alphabets) and Dead Languages (cryptology and hieroglyphics, with thesis work done on the American Indian tribes of the California Coast, Hawaiian, Pacific Islands, and South Asian Sub-Continent).  Minor Degrees in Chemistry, Literature (French, Old English, Chinese), Art history, Sociology, and Anthropology.  Tutored by the legendary Thaddeus Thatch (paternal grandfather) in the fields of cartography, drafting, navigation, astronomy, archaeology, and antique restoration techniques.

 

EMPLOYMENT:

Museum Linguist/Translator and Cartographic Restoration Expert, Washington D.C., May 21, 1903-1914.  Participated in Academic Exchange Program 1909-1910; spent eleven months working in Paris at the Bibliotheque Nationale and the Prado Museum in Madrid.

 

BACKGROUND:

Orphaned by a railway accident in 1885, Milo Thatch was raised and educated by his grandfather, Thaddeus Thatch. Milo took after his grandfather in his affinity for languages and antiquities. Graduated Buford Beaumont High School at age eleven, accepted (and declined) admission at Harvard, Yale, and Princeton Universities, 1895. Enrolled at Oxford University,1896. Tried out for Rowing Team 1899 (rejected), Archery Team 1900 (rejected), Debating Team (accepted), Cricket Team 1901 (rejected), and Chess Team 1902 (accepted). Despite his expertise and accomplishments, Milo is rumored to have been employed primarily because of his relationship to Thaddeus Thatch. Occasionally tutors Georgetown students in literature and art history to supplement his income. Was briefly involved (22 days) with a Lisa McGrath, January, 1905. No subsequent girlfriends or romantic attachments known, Currently resides in Twinbrook, Maryland, with a long-hair Persian cat (Fluffy) and his extensive library. A note: Milo is very ticklish.