Eric Handley
Eric Handley | |
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Born | 12 November 1926 |
Died | 17 January 2013 | (aged 86)
Spouse | Carol Handley |
Academic background | |
Alma mater | Trinity College, Cambridge |
Academic work | |
Discipline | Classics |
Sub-discipline | |
Institutions | University of Cambridge University College London |
Eric Walter Handley, CBE (12 November 1926 – 17 January 2013) was a British classical scholar, noted for his work on the Greek new comic poet Menander. He was Director of the Institute of Classical Studies, University of London from 1967 to 1984, and Regius Professor of Greek at the University of Cambridge from 1984 to 1994.[1][2]
Early life
Handley was born on 12 November 1926.[1] He grew up in Birmingham.[3] He was educated at King Edward's School, Birmingham, having won a scholarship to the independent boys school, and then at Trinity College, Cambridge, where he matriculated at the age of sixteen.[1][3]
Personal life
Handley married Carol Taylor on 31 July 1952. She was headmistress of Camden School for Girls (1971–85) and President of the Classical Association (1996–7).
Honours
In the 1983 New Year Honours, Handley was appointed a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in recognition of his work as Professor of Greek at University College, London.[4]
References
- ^ a b c "Professor Eric Handley". The Times. 6 February 2013. Retrieved 26 April 2014.
- ^ "Tribute to Eric Handley". Events. University College London. 27 June 2013. Archived from the original on 27 April 2014. Retrieved 26 April 2014.
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- 1926 births
- 2013 deaths
- British classical scholars
- Commanders of the Order of the British Empire
- Academics of the University of London
- People educated at King Edward's School, Birmingham
- Members of the University of Cambridge faculty of classics
- Classical scholars of the University of London
- Alumni of Trinity College, Cambridge
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