Peter Fraser (classicist)
Peter Marshall Fraser, MC, FBA (6 April 1918 – 15 September 2007) was a classical scholar and historian specialising in the Hellenistic age of Greece. He was a Fellow of All Souls College, Oxford and acting Warden of the college from 1985 to 1987. He served as Director of the British School at Athens from 1968 to 1971.
Peter Fraser | |
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| Born | Peter Marshall Fraser 6 April 1918 |
| Died | 15 September 2007 (aged 89) |
| Resting place | British Military Cemetery, Cephalonia |
| Other names | P. M. Fraser |
| Education | City of London School |
| Alma mater | Brasenose College, University of Oxford |
| Title | Director of the British School at Athens |
| Term | 1968 to 1971 |
| Predecessor | Peter Megaw |
| Successor | Hector Catling |
| Awards | Fellow of the British Academy (FBA) |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service/ | British Army |
| Years of service | 1941–1945 |
| Rank | Captain |
| Service number | 201494 |
| Unit | Seaforth Highlanders Special Operations Executive |
| Battles/wars | World War II *Greek Resistance |
| Awards | Military Cross |
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