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Barnett, Correlli (Douglas), (28 June 1927–10 July 2022), author; Fellow, Churchill College, Cambridge, since 1977; Keeper of the Churchill Archives Centre, 1977–95  

CBE 1997

author; Fellow, Churchill College, Cambridge, since 1977; Keeper of the Churchill Archives Centre, 1977–95

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Bellamy, David James, (18 Jan. 1933–11 Dec. 2019), botanist; writer and broadcaster  

OBE 1994; PhD; FLS; CBiol, FRSB

botanist; writer and broadcaster

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Blake, Baron cr 1971 (Life Peer), of Braydeston, Norfolk, (Robert Norman William Blake) (23 Dec. 1916–20 Sept. 2003)  

FBA 1967

Born 23 Dec. 1916; er s of William Joseph Blake and Norah Lindley Daynes, Brundall, Norfolk; m 1953, Patricia Mary (d 1995), e d of Thomas Richard Waters, Great Plumstead, Norfolk; three ...

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Boardman, Sir John, (20 Aug. 1927–23 May 2024), Lincoln Professor of Classical Archaeology and Art, and Fellow of Lincoln College, University of Oxford, 1978–94 (Hon. Fellow, 1995)  

Kt 1989; FSA 1957; FBA 1969

Lincoln Professor of Classical Archaeology and Art, and Fellow of Lincoln College, University of Oxford, 1978–94 (Hon. Fellow, 1995)

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Boyson, Rt Hon. Sir Rhodes, (11 May 1925–28 Aug. 2012), PC 1987  

Kt 1987

Born 11 May 1925; s of Alderman William Boyson, MBE, JP and Mrs Bertha Boyson, Haslingden, Rossendale, Lancs; m 1st, 1946, Violet Burletson (marr. diss.); two d; 2nd, ...

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Brittan, Sir Samuel, (29 Dec. 1933–12 Oct. 2020), columnist, Financial Times, 1966–2014 (Assistant Editor, 1978–95)  

Kt 1993

columnist, Financial Times, 1966–2014 (Assistant Editor, 1978–95)

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Cockcroft, John Hoyle, (6 July 1934–25 April 2023), author and journalist; writer and political and corporate adviser; various electronics directorships, since 1977  

author and journalist; writer and political and corporate adviser; various electronics directorships, since 1977

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Dacre of Glanton, Baron, (Hugh Redwald Trevor-Roper) (1914–26 Jan. 2003)  

Born 15 January, 1914; er s of late Dr B. W. E. Trevor-Roper, Glanton and Alnwick, Northumberland; m 1954, Lady Alexandra Howard-Johnston (d 1997...

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Dalyell, Tam, (9 Aug. 1932–26 Jan. 2017)  

FRSE

Born 9 Aug. 1932; s of late Gordon and Eleanor Dalyell; m 1963, Kathleen Mary Agnes Wheatley (Kathleen Mary Agnes Dalyell, OBE); one s...

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Dimmock, Peter, (6 Dec. 1920–20 Nov. 2015), Chairman, Zenith Entertainment (formerly Television Enterprise and Asset Management) plc, 1991–2000  

CVO 1968; OBE 1961

Born 6 Dec. 1920; e s of late Frederick Dimmock, OBE, and Paula Dimmock (née Hudd); m 1960, Mary Freya, (Polly) (d 1987), ...

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Forman, (Francis) Nigel, (25 March 1943–11 May 2017), Hon. Senior Research Fellow, Constitution Unit, University College London, since 2002  

Born 25 March 1943; s of late Brig. J. F. R. Forman and Mrs P. J. M. Forman; m 1971, Susan Orchard; died 11 May 2017...

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Frankland, (Anthony) Noble, (4 July 1922–31 Oct. 2019), historian and biographer  

CB 1983; CBE 1976; DFC 1944; MA, DPhil

historian and biographer

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Gil-Robles Gil-Delgado, José María, (17 June 1935–13 Feb. 2023), Member, European Parliament, 1989–2004 (President, 1997–99)  

Member, European Parliament, 1989–2004 (President, 1997–99)

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Greenway, Harry, (4 Oct. 1934–18 Jan. 2024)  

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Hall, Sir Ernest, (19 March 1930–3 Aug. 2024), DL; pianist and composer, since 1954; property developer, since 1971; Chairman, Dean Clough Business, Arts and Education Centre, 1983–2007  

Kt 1993; OBE 1986

DL; pianist and composer, since 1954; property developer, since 1971; Chairman, Dean Clough Business, Arts and Education Centre, 1983–2007

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Harris of High Cross, Baron cr 1979 (Life Peer), of Tottenham in Greater London, (Ralph Harris) (10 Dec. 1924–19 Oct. 2006)  

Born 10 Dec. 1924; m 1949, Jose Pauline Jeffery; one d (two s decd); died 19 Oct. 2006

Founder President, Institute of Economic Affairs, since 1990 (General Director, 1957–87, Chairman, ...

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Haseler, Prof. Stephen Michael Alan, (9 Jan. 1942–20 July 2017), author; Director, Global Policy Institute, since 2007, and Professor of Government, since 1986, London Metropolitan University (formerly City of London Polytechnic, then London Guildhall University)  

PhD

Born 9 Jan. 1942 m 1967, Roberta Alexander; died 20 July 2017

author; Director, Global Policy Institute, since 2007, and Professor of Government, since 1986, London Metropolitan University (formerly City of London Polytechnic, then London Guildhall University)...

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Hawthorne, James Burns, (27 March 1930–7 Sept. 2006), management consultant; Partner, James Hawthorne Associates, since 1993 (Director, 1987–92)  

CBE 1982

Born 27 March 1930; s of Thomas Hawthorne and Florence Hawthorne (née Burns); m 1958, Patricia King (d 2002); one ...

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King-Hele, Desmond George, (3 Nov. 1927–25 Dec. 2019), author; Deputy Chief Scientific Officer, Space Department, Royal Aircraft Establishment, Farnborough, 1968–88  

FRS 1966

author; Deputy Chief Scientific Officer, Space Department, Royal Aircraft Establishment, Farnborough, 1968–88

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Kingsley, David John, (10 July 1929–13 April 2014), consultant in management, marketing and communications, since 1975; Chairman, Kingsley and Kingsley, since 1974  

OBE 2006

Born 10 July 1929; s of Walter John Kingsley and Margery Kingsley; m 1st, 1954, Enid Sophia Jones; two d; 2nd, 1968, Gillian Leech; two s; 3rd, 1988...