George Knox

Background

Knox, George was born on January 1, 1922 in London. Son of Inman and Hilda (Ball) Knox.

Education

Bachelor, London University, 1950. Master of Arts, London University, 1954. Doctor of Philosophy, London University, 1969.

Doctor of Letters, University Victoria, 1996.

Career

Lecturer Slade School Fine Art, University College, London, 1950-1952, University Durham, England, 1952-1958. Senior lecturer Portsmouth College Art, 1963-1969. Assistant professor Queen's University, 1969-1970.

Professor department fine arts University British Columbia, 1970-1987, professor emeritus Vancouver, Canada, since 1987. Member Institute Advanced Studies, Princeton, 1980-1981. Member Canada Committee for History of Art, 1980-1992, president, 1985-1992.

Member International Committee History of Art, since 1985. Vice president Canada Society for 18th Century Studies, 1985-1986.

Achievements

• George Knox has been listed as a noteworthy art historian by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Fellow Guggenheim Foundation.

Connections

Married Ursula Leacock, 1945. Married Patricia Isaacs, 1964. Children: Benedict, Sarah, Matthew, Martha, Erasmus, Emma.