Brian Simon

The Honourable
Brian Simon
The Honourable Brian Simon
Born	26 March 1915
Died	17 January 2002 (aged 86)
Occupations	Professor, teacher
Known for	Communist activism, educational activism
Political party	Communist Party of Great Britain
Spouse	Joan Peel (m. 1941)
Parents	Ernest Simon, 1st Baron Simon of Wythenshawe (father); Shena Simon (mother);
Relatives	Roger Simon (brother); Matilta Simon (niece); Henry Gustav Simon (grandfather)
Academic background
Education	Gresham's School; Schule Schloss Salem
Alma mater	Trinity College,Cambridge; Institute of Education, University College London
Academic work
Discipline	Education
Institutions	University of Leicester
Main interests	Comprehensive education; History of education in England
President of the National Union of Students
	In office; 1939-1940
Preceded by	R R S Ward
Succeeded by	P A H Rivett
Military service
Allegiance	United Kingdom
Branch/service	British Army
Unit	Dorsetshire Regiment; Royal Corps of Signals; General Headquarters Liaison Regiment;
Conflict	World War II

Brian Simon (26 March 1915 – 17 January 2002) was an English educationist and historian. A leading member of the Communist Party of Great Britain, his history reflected a Marxian interpretation.