Eric Handley
| Eric Walter Handley | |
|---|---|
| Born | 12 November 1926 |
| Died | 17 January 2013 (aged 86) |
| Institutions |
University of Cambridge University College London |
| Alma mater | Trinity College, Cambridge |
| Known for | Menander |
Eric Walter Handley (12 November 1926 - 17 January 2013) was a British classical scholar, noted for his work on the Greek new comic poet Menander. He was Director of the Institute of Classical Studies, University of London from 1967 to 1984 and Regius Professor of Greek at the University of Cambridge from 1984 to 1994.[1][2]
Early life
Handley was born on 12 November 1926.[1] He grew up in Birmingham.[3] He was educated at King Edward's School, Birmingham, having won a scholarship to the independent boys school, and then at Trinity College, Cambridge where he matriculated at the age of sixteen.[1][3]
References
- 1 2 3 "Professor Eric Handley". The Times. 6 February 2013. Retrieved 26 April 2014.
- ↑ "Tribute to Eric Handley". Events. University College London. 27 June 2013. Retrieved 26 April 2014.
- 1 2 Handley, E. W. (19 November 2006). "Lampada Tradam" (pdf). Retrieved 30 April 2014.
| Academic offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by T. B. L. Webster |
Professor of Greek, University College, London 1968 - 1984 |
Succeeded by P. E. Easterling |
| Preceded by Geoffrey Kirk |
Regius Professor of Greek, University of Cambridge 1984 to 1994 |
Succeeded by P. E. Easterling |
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