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Sir Cecil Maurice Bowra, CH, FBA (/ ˈ b aʊ r ə /; 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.
Maurice Bowra (1938–1970), classical scholar and academic, known for his wit; Stuart Hampshire (1970–1984), philosopher and literary critic; Claus Moser, Baron Moser (1984–1993), statistician and civil servant; John Flemming (1993–2004), economist, Pro-Vice-Chancellor of Oxford University, Fellow of the British Academy
Maurice Bowra was warden of the college from 1938 until 1970, and was influential in determining the character of the college as open and meritocratic. He was known for his hospitality but also for his waspish wit, and anecdotes about his time as Warden remain in circulation amongst Wadham alumni.
Wardens of Wadham; Pages in category "Wardens of Wadham College, Oxford" The following 21 pages are in this category, out of 21 total. ... Maurice Bowra; C. Neil ...
Charles Badham (Wadham) Richard Bentley (Wadham) John Boardman (Lincoln) William Borlase (Exeter) Glen Bowersock (Balliol) Professor of Classics and History Harvard University 1969-80, Professor of Ancient History Institute for Advanced Study 1980-2006; Angus Bowie (Queen's) Maurice Bowra (New College and Wadham) Peter Brown (New College and ...
Sir Maurice Bowra, Warden of Wadham and Vice-Chancellor of Oxford was engaged to her. [3] Bowra, a homosexual , explained his engagement by saying "buggers can't be choosers". [ 4 ] In 1957, she published her first book of poetry, The Coast of Barbary .
Sir Maurice Bowra: 1898–1971: Classicist 12 June 1971: Charles Best: 1899–1978: Medical researcher 12 June 1971: Sir Arthur Bliss: 1891–1975: Composer 12 June 1971: John Gorton: 1911–2002: Prime Minister of Australia 14 June 1971: Joseph Luns: 1911–2002: Dutch politician 1 January 1972: William McMahon: 1908–1988: Prime Minister of ...
Cecil Maurice Bowra, FBA, Professor of Poetry, University of Oxford. Warden of Wadham College. Eric Ashton Carpenter, OBE. For services as President, Manchester Chamber of Commerce. Alderman Richard Coppock, CBE ARIBA, General Secretary, National Federation of Building Trades Operatives.