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Greig Barr

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House named after Greig Barr in Oxford

(William) Greig Barr (b Glasgow 10 June 1917; d Oxford 23 April 2008)[1] was an Oxford college head.[2]

Barr was educated at Kelvinside Academy, Sedbergh School and Magdalen College, Oxford. He served in the Second World War with the Royal Devon Yeomanry. A historian, he was a Fellow of Exeter College, Oxford, from 1945 1972; and Rector of Exeter College, Oxford, from 1972 to 1982.[3]

Academic offices
Preceded by Rector of Exeter College, Oxford
1972–1982
Succeeded by

References

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  1. ^ 'Deaths' The Times Monday, 28 April 2008 Issue 69309 p.51
  2. ^ Alumni Oxonienses 1500–1714, Vachell-Vyner
  3. ^ Anon (2020). "Barr, William Greig". Who's Who. A & C Black. doi:10.1093/ww/9780199540884.013. (Subscription or UK public library membership required.)