Background
Netton, Ian Richard was born on October 3, 1948. Son of Frederick George and Olive Christine (Dennis) Netton.
Netton, Ian Richard was born on October 3, 1948. Son of Frederick George and Olive Christine (Dennis) Netton.
Bachelor with honors, University London, 1972. Doctor of Philosophy, University Exeter, England, 1976.
Assistant library University Exeter Library., 1975-1977. From lecturer to readership University Exeter, 1977-1995, head department Arabic and Islamic studies, 1985-1989, 92-95. Professor Arabic studies University Leeds, England, since 1995.
Director Center Medieval Studies University Leeds, 1997-2002. External examiner numerous Universities.
Fellow Royal Asiatic Society, Royal History Society, Royal Society Arts, British Society Middle Eastern Studies, Society Study Islamic Philosophy and Science. Member Hakluyt Society, International Society Neoplatonic Studies.
Married Susan Rosemary Wilkins, August 30, 1975.