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(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 to 1972; and Rector of Exeter College, Oxford, from 1972 to 1982. [3] He died at age 90.

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Preceded by Rector of Exeter College, Oxford
1972–1982
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References

  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.)