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Neville Richard Murphy

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Neville Richard Murphy[1] (3 March 1890; 15 July 1971)[2] was an Oxford college head in the 20th-century.

Murphy was educated at Christ's Hospital and Brasenose College, Oxford. During World War One he servedas an officer in the Royal Irish Fusiliers. A classicist and [[Horology|horologist,[3] He was a Fellow and Tutor at Hertford College, Oxford from 1919 to 1939, and Principal of Hertford from 1939[4] to 1959.[5]

Academic offices
Preceded by Principal of Hertford College, Oxford
1939–1959
Succeeded by

References

  1. ^ Wiki Art
  2. ^ "Obituary Mr Neville Murphy" The Times Friday, July 16, 1971 Issue 58226 p.14
  3. ^ "The History of the University of Oxford: Volume VIII: The Twentieth Century". Oxford University Press. Retrieved 19 December 2018.
  4. ^ "Principal Of Hertford College" The Times Tuesday, Oct. 24, 1939 Issue 48444 p.6
  5. ^ Anon (2017). "Murphy, Neville Richard". Who's Who. A & C Black. doi:10.1093/ww/9780199540884.013.157854. {{cite encyclopedia}}: More than one of |surname= and |author= specified (help); Unknown parameter |othernames= ignored (help) (Subscription or UK public library membership required.)