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John Percival

John Percival, English history educator. Fellow Society Antiquaries (council 1982-1984); member Society for Promotion Roman Studies (council 1973-1976), Classical Association (secretary 1979-1989, vice president since 1989, chairman 1990-1995).
  • Background

    Percival, John was born on July 11, 1937 in Great Tey, Essex, England. Son of Walter William and Eva (Bowers) P.
  • Education

    • Bachelor, Oxford (England) University, 1960; Master of Arts, Oxford (England) University, 1963; Doctor of Philosophy, Oxford (England) University, 1967.

    Career

    • Lecturer ancient history University College, Cardiff, England, 1962-1972, senior lecturer England, 1972-1979, reader England, 1979-1985; professor ancient history University Wales College of Cardiff, since 1985, deputy principal, 1987-1990; Co-author: The Reign of Charlemagne, 1975; author: The Roman Villa, 1976, second edition, 1988; contributor articles to professional journals.

    Religion

    Anglican

    Confession: African Gospel Church

    Membership

    • Fellow Society Antiquaries (council 1982-84); Society for Promotion Roman Studies (council 1973-76)
      1982 - 1984

    • Classical Association (secretary 1979-89, vice president 1989?Co, chairman 1990-95).
      1979 - 1989

    Personality

    Interests

    Other interests: Music, gardening

    Connections

    • Spouse Carole Ann Labrum, August 12, 1962 (deceased September 1977). Spouse Jacqueline Ann Gibson, September 10, 1988.
    • mother: Eva
    • father: Walter
    Born July 11, 1937
    Nationality
    Ethnicity
    • 1960
      studied at Oxford (England) University, Bachelor of Arts
    • 1963
      studied at Oxford (England) University, Master of Arts
    • 1967
      studied at Oxford (England) University, Doctor of Philosophy
    • senior, lecturer England
    • 1962 - 1972
      Lecturer, ancient history University College
    • 1979 - 1985
      Lecturer, ancient history University College
    • 1985
      professor, ancient history University Wales College of Cardiff
    • 1987 - 1990
      professor, ancient history University Wales College of Cardiff