John Habakkuk
John Habakkuk | |
|---|---|
| Born | 13 May 1915 |
| Died | November 3, 2002 (aged 87) |
| Occupations | Historian, academic and university administrator |
| Title | Chichele Professor of Economic History |
| Spouse | Mary Richards |
| Children | 4 |
| Academic background | |
| Alma mater | St John's College, Cambridge |
| Doctoral advisor | John Clapham |
| Academic work | |
| Institutions | Pembroke College, Cambridge All Souls College, Oxford Jesus College, Oxford University College of Swansea |
| Notable students | |
Sir Hrothgar John Habakkuk (13 May 1915 – 3 November 2002) was a British economic historian. Within the University of Oxford, he served as Chichele Professor of Economic History at All Souls College (1950–67), Principal of Jesus College (1967–84) and Vice-Chancellor of the University (1973–77). He was also President of the University College of Swansea (1975–84).