Background
Loyn, Henry Royston was born on June 16, 1922 in Cardiff, Wales. Son of Henry George and Violet Monica (Thomas) Loyn.
Loyn, Henry Royston was born on June 16, 1922 in Cardiff, Wales. Son of Henry George and Violet Monica (Thomas) Loyn.
Bachelor in English, University College Cardiff, 1944; Bachelor in History, University College Cardiff, 1945; Master of Arts, 1949; Doctor of Letters, University College Cardiff, 1968.
Assistant Lecturer, Department, of History, University College, Cardiff 1946, Lecturer 1949, Senior Lecturer 1961. Reader 1966, Professor, of Medieval History 1969-1977, Dean of Students 1968-1970, 76, Fellow 1981. Professor, of History, Westfield College, University of London 87, Vice-Principal 1980-1986, Fellow 1989.
President Historical Association 1976-1979, Glamorgan Historical Association 1975-1977, Cardiff Naturalists’ Society 1975-1976, Society for Medieval Archaeology" 1983-1986, Saint Albans Archaeological Society.
Vice-President Society for Medieval Archaeology 1971-1974, Society of Antiquaries 1983-1987, Royal Historical Society 1983-1986.
Member History Association (past president), Society Medical Archaeology (president 1983-1986), Society Antiquaries London (vice president 1982-1986), Royal History Society (vice president 1983-1986), British Academy (county 1983-1985), Athenaeum.
Married Patricia Beatrice Haskew, March 22, 1926. Children: Richard Henry, John Andrew, Christopher Edward.