John Barron (classicist)
John Penrose Barron, FSA, MAE (27 April 1934 – 16 August 2008) was a British classical scholar. He was Director of the Institute of Classical Studies, University of London from 1984 to 1991, and Master of St Peter's College, Oxford, from 1991 to 2003.
John Barron FSA MAE | |
|---|---|
| 7th Master of St Peter's College, Oxford | |
| In office 1991–2003 | |
| Preceded by | Gerald Aylmer |
| Succeeded by | Bernard Silverman |
| Director of the Institute of Classical Studies | |
| In office 1984–1991 | |
| Preceded by | Eric Handley |
| Succeeded by | Richard Sorabji |
| Personal details | |
| Born | John Penrose Barron 27 April 1934 Morley, Yorkshire, England |
| Died | 16 August 2008 (aged 74) London, England |
| Education | Clifton College |
| Alma mater | Balliol College, Oxford |
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