Sir William Reginald Halliday (1886–1966) was a historian and archaeologist who served as Principal of King's College London from 1928 to 1952.
Born in British Honduras in 1886, Halliday was educated at Winchester College and New College, Oxford graduating with a first in Literae Humaniores. He also spent time studying at the Berlin University and at the British School at Athens. He lectured in Greek History and Archaeology and the University of Glasgow (1911–1914) before becoming Rathbone Professor of Ancient History at the University of Liverpool (1914–1928). He was then made Principal of King's College London in 1928, and remained in the post until 1952. He was knighted in 1946.
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Preceded by Sir Ernest Barker |
Principal of King's College London 1928–1952 |
Succeeded by Sir Peter Noble |
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Name | Halliday, William Reginald |
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Date of birth | 1886 |
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Date of death | 1966 |
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