Brian Downs
Brian Westerdale Downs (4 July 1893 – 3 March 1984) was an English literary scholar and linguist. He served as Master of Christ's College, Cambridge, from 1950 to 1963 and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cambridge from 1955 to 1957. From 1950 to 1960, he was the Professor of Scandinavian Studies at Cambridge.
Brian Downs | |
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| Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cambridge | |
| In office 1955–1957 | |
| Preceded by | Henry Willink |
| Succeeded by | Edgar Adrian |
| Master of Christ's College, Cambridge | |
| In office 1950–1963 | |
| Preceded by | Charles E. Raven |
| Succeeded by | Alexander R. Todd |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Brian Westerdale Downs 4 July 1893 |
| Died | 3 March 1984 (aged 90) |
| Citizenship | United Kingdom |
| Nationality | English |
| Alma mater | Christ's College, Cambridge |
| Awards | Commander of the Order of the Polar Star (Sweden) Officer of the Legion of Honour (France) |
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