Francis Wormald
Wormald, Francis (1904–1972), palaeographer and art historian
About Francis Wormald
Lived 1904 – 1972 (aged 68). Francis Wormald was a British art historian, historian, philosopher and palaeographer.
Francis Wormald (1904 - 11 January 1972) was a British educator who served as director of the Institute of Historical Research from 1960 to 1967.
In 1948 he held the Sandars Readership in Bibliography at Cambridge University.
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Who was Francis Wormald?
Wormald, Francis (1904–1972), palaeographer and art historian
When was Francis Wormald born?
Francis Wormald was born on 17 January 1904 in Dewsbury.
When did Francis Wormald die?
Francis Wormald died on 17 January 1972.
What was Francis Wormald's occupation?
Francis Wormald was an art historian, historian, philosopher and palaeographer.
What nationality was Francis Wormald?
Francis Wormald was British.
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