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Arthur fforde Silver

British lawyer and headmaster

23 Aug 1900 to 1985Information and communication

Arthur fforde was a British lawyer and headmaster. Born 1900. Associated with British Broadcasting Corporation.

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Who is Arthur fforde?
Arthur fforde was a British lawyer and headmaster. Born 1900. Associated with British Broadcasting Corporation.
What does Arthur fforde do?
Arthur fforde is known as poet.
Where did Arthur fforde study?
Arthur fforde studied at Trinity College.
When was Arthur fforde born?
Arthur fforde was born on 1900-08-23.
What awards has Arthur fforde received?
Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire, Knight Bachelor.
Journey

Career and education

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Education Work

Career

Offices and positions

  • Governor of the BBC
  • Chair of the BBC1957 to 1964

Education

  • Trinity College
  • Rugby School
Public record

Public life

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Born
1900-08-23
Died
1985
Occupations
poet
Also known as
Sir Arthur fforde, Arthur Frederic Brownlow fforde, Sir Arthur Frederick Brownlow fforde, Sir Arthur Frederic Brownlow fforde
Awards, work, projects

Achievements

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Awards

  • Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire
  • Knight Bachelor
Who they work and study with

Network

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Family (public figures)

Languages and interests

Profile

Languages
English

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