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Richard Pollock

1935 – 2022

English linguist and translator

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About Richard Pollock

Lived 1935 – 2022 (aged 87). Richard Pollock was a linguist.

Richard William Wakefield Pollock (7 May 1935 – 1 October 2022) was a linguist, teacher and translator. He was the personal translator for Margaret Thatcher when meeting Russian leaders, especially Mikhail Gorbachev.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Education
Bristol Grammar School, Merton College, Oxford, Mill Hill School, Peterhouse, Cambridge
Employers
Bradford University, Margaret Thatcher, Marlborough College, Salford University

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Richard Pollock?

English linguist and translator (1935–2022)

When was Richard Pollock born?

Richard Pollock was born on 7 May 1935 in West Bridgford.

When did Richard Pollock die?

Richard Pollock died on 1 October 2022.

What was Richard Pollock's occupation?

Richard Pollock was a linguist.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Richard Pollock

· Wikidata: Q115801171

· DBpedia: Richard Pollock

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