Derek Bok

Derek Curtis Bok (born March 22, 1930) is an American lawyer and educator, and the former president of Harvard University.

Derek Bok
25th President of Harvard University
In office
Acting
July 1, 2006  June 30, 2007
Preceded byLawrence Summers
Succeeded byDrew Gilpin Faust
In office
1971–1991
Preceded byNathan M. Pusey
Succeeded byNeil Leon Rudenstine
7th Dean of Harvard Law School
In office
1968–1971
Preceded byErwin Griswold
Succeeded byAlbert Martin Sacks
Personal details
Born
Derek Curtis Bok

(1930-03-22) March 22, 1930
Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Spouse
Sissela Myrdal
(m. 1955)
Parent
RelativesEdward Bok (grandfather)
Mary Louise Curtis (grandmother)
Cyrus H. K. Curtis (great-grandfather)
Hilary Bok (daughter)
Gordon Bok (cousin)
Alma materStanford University (BA)
Harvard University (JD)
George Washington University (MA)
Sciences Po
OccupationLawyer, college administrator
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