John Wolfenden, Baron Wolfenden
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John Frederick Wolfenden, Baron Wolfenden, CBE (26 June 1906 – 18 January 1985) was a British educationalist probably best remembered for chairing the Wolfenden Committee whose report, recommending the decriminalisation of homosexuality, was published in 1957. He was headmaster of Uppingham and Shrewsbury public schools.[1]
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Quick Facts The Right HonourableThe Lord WolfendenCBE, Member of the House of Lords ...
The Lord Wolfenden | |
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Member of the House of Lords | |
Assumed office 12 July 1974 | |
Director of the British Museum | |
In office 1969–1973 | |
Preceded by | Frank Francis |
Succeeded by | John Pope-Hennessy |
Vice-Chancellor of the University of Reading | |
In office 1950–1963 | |
Preceded by | Sir Frank Stenton |
Succeeded by | Sir Harry Pitt |
Personal details | |
Born | 26 June 1906 Swindon, Wiltshire, England |
Died | 18 January 1985(1985-01-18) (aged 78) Guildford, Surrey, England |
Education | Queen Elizabeth Grammar School, Wakefield |
Alma mater | Queen's College, Oxford |
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