Oliver Ross McGregor

Oliver Ross McGregor

Oliver McGregor (25 August 1921 - 10 November 1997), born Durris, Kincardineshire. Married Nell Weate in 1944: had three sons with her. Created Baron McGregor of Durris in 1978.

Academic Career

  • 1945-47 Assistant Lecturer and Lecturer in Economic History, Hull University
  • 1947-60 Lecturer, Bedford College, London University
  • 1959-60 Simon Senior Research Fellow, Manchester University
  • 1960-64 Reader, London University
  • 1964-85 Professor of Social Institutions, London University
  • 1964-77 Head of Department of Sociology, Bedford College, London University
  • 1972-75 Fellow, Wolfson College, Oxford University

Public life

External Links

Obituary: Lord McGregor of Durris, The Independent, 12 November 1997