John Barron (classicist)

John Barron
7th Master of St Peter's College, Oxford
In office
1991–2003
Preceded byGerald Aylmer
Succeeded byBernard Silverman
Director of the Institute of Classical Studies
In office
1984–1991
Preceded byEric Handley
Succeeded byRichard Sorabji
Personal details
Born
John Penrose Barron

(1934-04-27)27 April 1934
Morley, Yorkshire, England
Died16 August 2008(2008-08-16) (aged 74)
London, England
EducationClifton College
Alma materBalliol College, Oxford

John Penrose Barron, FSA, MAE (27 April 1934 – 16 August 2008) was a British classical scholar. He was Director of the Institute of Classical Studies, University of London from 1984 to 1991, and Master of St Peter's College, Oxford, from 1991 to 2003.[1][2]

  1. ^ "John Barron". Obituaries. Society of Antiquaries of London. Archived from the original on 27 April 2014. Retrieved 26 April 2014.
  2. ^ Barron, Prof. John Penrose. Oxford University Press. 1 December 2016. doi:10.1093/ww/9780199540884.013.U6660. ISBN 978-0-19-954089-1. Retrieved 21 May 2019. {{cite book}}: |website= ignored (help)