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Barry Ife

b. 1947

Principal of the Guildhall School of Music and Drama

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About Barry Ife

Born 1947. Barry Ife is a historian.

Sir Barry William Ife (born 19 June 1947) was Principal of the Guildhall School of Music and Drama from 2004 to 2016

He was educated at King's College London (BA, 1968) and Birkbeck, University of London (PhD 1984). He was knighted in the 2017 New Year Honours. He was the second principal of the Guildhall School of Music and Drama to be so honoured, the first being Sir Landon Ronald in 1922.

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Important facts

Born

19 June 1947

Birth century

20th century

Occupation

Historian

Education

King's College London, Birkbeck, University of London

Awards

Knight Bachelor; Commander of the Order of the British Empire

Also known as

Sir Barry William Ife

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Barry Ife's

Frequently asked questions

Who is Barry Ife?

Principal of the Guildhall School of Music and Drama

When was Barry Ife born?

Barry Ife was born on 19 June 1947.

What is Barry Ife's occupation?

Barry Ife is a historian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Barry Ife

· Wikidata: Q28089437

· DBpedia: Barry Ife

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