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George Forrest (historian) (William George Grieve Forrest) was born on 24 September, 1925 in Glasgow, Scotland, is a William George Grieve Forrest known as George Forrest. Discover George Forrest (historian)'s Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 72 years old?

Popular As William George Grieve Forrest
Occupation Professor of Ancient History
Age 72 years old
Zodiac Sign Libra
Born 24 September 1925
Birthday 24 September
Birthplace Glasgow, Scotland
Date of death 14 October, 1997
Died Place N/A
Nationality Glasgow

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1925

William George Grieve Forrest (24 September 1925 – 14 October 1997), known as George Forrest, was a British classicist and academic.

1943

In 1943 he joined the RAF, and in the following years of World War II and post-War liberation he served in France and Belgium.

1947

Forrest entered New College as a scholar in 1947, took a first in Classical Moderations in 1949, and another in Literae Humaniores in 1951.

In his final term he won the Derby Scholarship, usually awarded for travel abroad.

1951

In 1951 he was elected to a Tutorial Fellowship in Ancient History at Wadham College, which he held until 1977.

1967

Forrest was fiercely political and liberal in his views ("George was profoundly political, always a democrat and so, it followed naturally, always a socialist" ), and worked tirelessly to free Greece from the Greek military junta of 1967–1974.

He was also a strong supporter of the campaign to return the Elgin Marbles to Athens and was one of the original members of the British Committee for the Reunification of the Parthenon Marbles.

1977

From 1977 to 1992, he was Wykeham Professor of Ancient History at the University of Oxford.

George Forrest was born in Glasgow and educated at University College School, Hampstead.

In 1977 he was elected Wykeham Professor of Ancient History and accordingly became a Fellow of New College, where he remained until his retirement in 1992.

1997

He died of cancer in 1997, five years after retiring.