Background
Baker, Hugh David Roberts was born on December 15, 1937 in Southend-On-Sea, England. Son of Baden Roberts and Evelyn Baker.
Baker, Hugh David Roberts was born on December 15, 1937 in Southend-On-Sea, England. Son of Baden Roberts and Evelyn Baker.
Bachelor with honors, University London, 1962. Doctor of Philosophy, University London, 1967.
Lecturer in Chinese School Oriental and African Studies, London, 1967—1980, reader in Modern Chinese, 1980—1990, professor Chinese, 1990—2002, head, East Asia department, 1987—1994, 1997—2002, dean, 2001—2003, professor emeritus, since 2002. Chinese language training adviser Hong Kong Government, 1974—1975. Head Contemporary China Institute, London, 1981—1986.
Consultant Foreign and Commonwealth Office, England, 1992—1999.
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Married Susan Mary Elliott, September 30, 1961. Children: Estella, Alexander Roberts, Stuart Roberts.