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