W. F. R. Hardie

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William Francis Ross Hardie (25 April 1902 – 30 September 1990) was a Scottish classicist, philosopher and academic. He was President of Corpus Christi College, Oxford, from 1950 to 1969.[1][2]

Early life and education

Hardie was born on 25 April 1902 in Edinburgh, Scotland to William Hardie, classical scholar. He was educated at Edinburgh Academy, then an all-boys independent school. He studied classics at Balliol College, Oxford, graduating with a double first Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in 1924: he was awarded a number of undergraduate prizes in classics and philosophy.[1][2]

Academic career

Hardie spent 1925 as a fellow by examination at Magdalen College, Oxford.[3] In 1926, he was elected a Fellow of Corpus Christi College, Oxford.[1] He was the college's tutor in philosophy:[2] a notable tutee of his was Paul Grice.[4] He became President of Corpus Christi College in 1950, and during his tenure saw the college fellowship double and the student numbers increase.[1] He retired in 1969 and was appointed an honorary fellow by his college.[3]

Personal life

Im 1938, Hardie married Isobel St Maur Macaulay. Together they had two sons.[3]

Hardie died on 30 September 1990 in Oxford, England.[1]

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