Background
BALL, Christopher John Elinger was born on April 22, 1935 in London. Son of the late Laurence Elinger Ball and Christine Florence Mary (nbe Howe) Ball.
BALL, Christopher John Elinger was born on April 22, 1935 in London. Son of the late Laurence Elinger Ball and Christine Florence Mary (nbe Howe) Ball.
St. George’s School, Harpenden, Merton College, Oxford.
Lecturer in English Language, Merton College, Oxford 1960-1961. Lecturer in Comparative Linguistics, School of Oriental and African Studies (University of London) 1961-1964. Fellow and Tutor in English Language, Lincoln College, Oxford 1964-1969, Senior Tutor and Tutor for Admissions 1971-1972, Bursar 1972-1979.
Warden, Keble College, Oxford 1980-1988. Jt. Founding; Chairman Board of National Advisory Body for Public Sector Higher Education in England 1982-1988, Oxford University English Board 1977-1979, Jt. Standing Committee Linguistics 1979-1983, Conference of Colleges Fees Committee 1979-1985, Higher Education Information Services Trust 1987-1990, Education-Industry Forum 1988-1990.
Brathay Hall Trust since 1990. Secretary Linguistics Association Great Britain 1964-1967.
General Board of the Faculties 1979-1982, Hebdomadal Council 1985-1989, Council and.
Married Wendy Ruth Colyer in 1958.