Background
Ellis, John Martin was born on May 31, 1936 in London. Son of John Albert and Emily (Silvey) Ellis. came to the United States, 1966, naturalized, 1972.
Ellis, John Martin was born on May 31, 1936 in London. Son of John Albert and Emily (Silvey) Ellis. came to the United States, 1966, naturalized, 1972.
Bachelor with 1st class honours, University London, 1959. Doctor of Philosophy, University London, 1965.
Tutorial assistant German, University College, Wales, Aberystwyth., 1959-1960; assistant lecturer, U. Leicester, England, 1960-1963; assistant professor, U. Alberta, Edmonton, Canada, 1963-1966; member of faculty, University of California, Santa Cruz, since 1966; professor German, University of California, 1970-1994; professor emeritus, University of California, 1994; dean graduate division, University of California, 1977-1986. Visiting professor U. Kent, Canterbury, England, 1970-1971.
Served with British Army, 1954-1956. Member NAS, ACLA, American Association Teachers German, International Association Germanic Studies, Association Literature Scholars and Critics (secretary-treasurer 1994-1999).
Married Barbara Stephanie Rhoades, June 28, 1978. Children: J. Richard, Andrew W., Katherine M., Jill E.