About N. J. Williams
Lived 1924 – 1977 (aged 52). N. J. Williams was a British historian and archivist, known for British Academy.
Neville John Williams (31 August 1924 – 29 January 1977) was a British historian and archivist. He spent much of his career working at the Public Record Office in London. Finally he served as secretary of the British Academy from 1973 until his death.
Alongside his professional work, Williams was a prolific author on history for a popular audience. As of October 2021, he had 29 entries in the British National Bibliography.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was N. J. Williams?
Secretary of the British Academy
When was N. J. Williams born?
N. J. Williams was born on 31 August 1924.
When did N. J. Williams die?
N. J. Williams died on 29 January 1977.
What was N. J. Williams's occupation?
N. J. Williams was a historian and archivist.
What was N. J. Williams known for?
N. J. Williams was known for British Academy.
What nationality was N. J. Williams?
N. J. Williams was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Neville J. Williams
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). N. J. Williams. https://biography.guide/n-j-williams/
MLA: "N. J. Williams." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/n-j-williams/.
Chicago: "N. J. Williams." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/n-j-williams/.
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