John Barron (classicist)
John Barron | |
|---|---|
| 7th Master of St Peter's College, Oxford | |
| In office 1991–2003 | |
| Preceded by | Gerald Aylmer |
| Succeeded by | Bernard Silverman |
| Director of the Institute of Classical Studies | |
| In office 1984–1991 | |
| Preceded by | Eric Handley |
| Succeeded by | Richard Sorabji |
| Personal details | |
| Born | John Penrose Barron 27 April 1934 Morley, Yorkshire, England |
| Died | 16 August 2008 (aged 74) London, England |
| Education | Clifton College |
| Alma mater | Balliol 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.