Maurice Bowra
English classical scholar, literary critic and academic (1898–1971) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Sir Cecil Maurice Bowra, CH, FBA (/ˈbaʊrə/; 8 April 1898 – 4 July 1971) was an English classical scholar, literary critic and academic, known for his wit. He was Warden of Wadham College, Oxford, from 1938 to 1970, and served as Vice-Chancellor of the University of Oxford from 1951 to 1954.
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Cecil Maurice Bowra | |
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Vice-Chancellor of the University of Oxford | |
In office 1951–1954 | |
Preceded by | John Lowe |
Succeeded by | Alic Halford Smith |
Personal details | |
Born | (1898-04-08)8 April 1898 Jiujiang, China |
Died | 4 July 1971(1971-07-04) (aged 73) Oxford, England |
Alma mater | New College, Oxford |
Military career | |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service/ | British Army |
Years of service | 1917–1918 |
Unit | Royal Field Artillery |
Battles/wars | First World War
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