George Rignall Rowell

Background

Rowell, George Rignall was born on June 6, 1923 in Mansfield, N ottinghamshire, United Kingdom. Son of Frank and Hannah Newlyn (Grant) Rowell.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Hartford College, Oxford University, England, 1947. Master of Arts, Oxford University, 1949. Bachelor of Letters, 1950.

Career

Lecturer, Bristol University, United Kingdom, 1951-1962, senior lecturer theatre, 1962-1969, special lecturer, 1969-1979, reader theatre, 1979-1987. General editor Journal Theatre Research, 1961-1964.

Achievements

• George Rignall Rowell has been listed as a notable author by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Served to staff captain Royal Artillery United Kingdom, 1941-1946. Member London Society Theatre Research (general committee since 1982, vice-chairman since 1985). Club: Garrick (library committee since 1978).

Interests

• Lawn tennis.

Connections

Married Elspeth Nancy Noble, September 5, 1959.

Father:

Frank Rowell

Mother:

Hannah Newlyn (Grant) Rowell

Spouse:

Elspeth Nancy Noble