Background
Styan, John Louis was born on July 6, 1923 in London. Came to United States, 1965. Son of Louis and Constance Mary (Armstrong).
English literature and theater educator
Styan, John Louis was born on July 6, 1923 in London. Came to United States, 1965. Son of Louis and Constance Mary (Armstrong).
Bachelor, Cambridge University, England, 1947. Master of Arts, Cambridge University, England, 1948.
Staff tutor literature, drama University Hull, England, 1950-1963, senior staff tutor, 1963-1965. Professor English University Michigan, Ann Arbor, 1965-1974, chairman department English, 1973-1974. Andrew Mellon professor English University Pittsburgh, 1974-1977.
Franklyn Bliss Snyder professor English literature Northwestern University, 1977-1987, professor emeritus, from 1987, professor theater, 1984-1987, professor theater emeritus, from 1987. Chairman academy council Shakespeare Globe Theatre Center (N.A.), 1981-1987.
Served to lieutenant Royal Artillery, 1941-1945, England. Member Guild Drama Adjudicators, British Drama League, Modern Language Association, International Shakespeare Association, Royal Over-Seas League.
Son of; married Constance W. M. Roberts, November 17, 1945. Children: Leigh, Day Campbell, Kim, Valentina Ebner.