Milo James Thatch

Age: 32
Birthplace: Fishkill, New York
Parents: Augustus Avery and Lucille Rose Thatch (deceased)

Expertise:
Milo Thatch is regarded in some circles as one of the five most gifted and accomplished linguists of the day. Educated at Oxford University (1896-1903), Thatch holds a Double Doctorate in the fields of Linguistic Theory (Grammatical Structure, Syntax, Babel Theory, Evolution, Written Languages and Lost Alphabets) and Dead Languages (Cryptology and Hieroglyphics, with thesis work done on American Indian tribes of the California Coast, Hawaiian, Pacific Island, and South Asian/Sub-continent Strains). Minor degrees in Chemistry, Literature (French, Old English, Chinese), Art History, Sociology and Anthropology. In addition to his formal training as a linguist and translator, Milo was tutored by the legendary Thaddeus Thatch (Paternal Grandfather) in the fields of Cartography, Drafting, Navigation, Astronomy, Archeology, and Antique Restoration techniques. Employed in Washington D.C. as a museum Linguist/Translator and Cartographic Restoration Expert, 1903-1904. Participated in the Academic Exchange Program 1909-10, spent 11 months working in Paris at Bibliotech National, and the Prado Museum in Madrid.

Background:
Having been orphaned by a railway accident in 1885, Milo Thatch was raised and educated by his grandfather Thaddeus Thatch (see related files: Archeological Expeditions led by, Diplomatic Relations brokered through, Patents held by, and Georgetown Incident.). Milo took after his Grandfather with regard to his affinity and passion for languages and antiquities. Graduated Buford Beaumont High School at age 11, accepted (and declined) admission at Harvard, Yale, and Princeton Universites for advanced academic studies, 1895. Enrolled at Oxford University, 1896. Tried out for rowing team, 1899 (rejected); Archery Team, 1900 (rejected); Debate Team, 1900 (accepted); Cricket Team, 1901 (rejected); and Chess Team, 1902 (accepted). Despite his expertise and accomplishments, Milo is rumored to have been employed primarily due to 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 Miss Lisa McGrath, January 1905. No subsequent or current girlfriends or romantic attachments known at this time. Currently resides in Twinbrook, Maryland, with only a Persian shorthair cat (Fluffy), and his own extensive library collection.