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A. J. Taylor

1911 – 2002

British historian

Historian Castellologist
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About A. J. Taylor

Lived 1911 – 2002 (aged 90–91). A. J. Taylor was a British historian and castellologist.

Arnold Joseph Taylor (1911–2002) was a medieval historian who was an international expert on European castle building. He was a leading expert on the Welsh castles of Edward I, identifying the origins of the architect in Savoy (now in Switzerland). He was Chief Inspector of Ancient Monuments and Historic Buildings at the Ministry of Works (later the Ministry of Public Building and Works and the Department of the Environment) from 1961 to 1972.

Arnold Joseph Taylor was born in London on 24 July 1911. He was educated at the Merchant Taylors' School and at St. John's College, Oxford, where he read history. After obtaining a diploma in education he became a schoolteacher at Chard School in Somerset.

Awards and public appointments Freeman of the City of London (1959) CBE (1971) Fellow of the British Academy (1972) Society of Antiquaries; president 1975–78 London and Middlesex Archaeological Society, president 1971–73

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Important facts

Born
1911
Birth century
Died
2002
Nationality
Education
St John's College
Employers
Ministry of Works
Awards
Commander of the Order of the British Empire; Honorary doctor of Caen University
Also known as
Arnold Joseph Taylor, Joe Taylor, Arnold Taylor

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Frequently asked questions

Who was A. J. Taylor?

British historian (1911-2002)

When was A. J. Taylor born?

A. J. Taylor was born in 1911.

When did A. J. Taylor die?

A. J. Taylor died in 2002.

What was A. J. Taylor's occupation?

A. J. Taylor was a historian and castellologist.

What nationality was A. J. Taylor?

A. J. Taylor was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: A. J. Taylor

· Wikidata: Q4652110

· DBpedia: A. J. Taylor

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