John William Bridge

Background

Bridge, John William was born on February 2, 1937 in Crewkerne, England. Son of Harry and Rebecca (Lilley) Bridge.

Education

Bachelor of Laws, U. Bristol, England, 1959; Master of Laws, U. Bristol, England, 1962; Doctor of Philosophy, U. Bristol, England, 1973.

Career

Lecturer, then senior lecturer, U. Exeter, England, 1961-1974; professor public law, University Exeter, England, since 1974; dean of law, University Exeter, England, 1979-1982; head department law, University Exeter, England, 1983-1988; deputy vice chancellor, U. Exeter, England, since 1992. Visiting professor College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, Virginia, 1977-1978, U. Connecticut, Hartford, 1985, 91, U. Mauritius, 1987, U. Fribourg, Switzerland, 1990. Chairman United Kingdom National Committee on Comparative Law, London, since 1992.

Achievements

• John William Bridge has been listed as a noteworthy Law educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member International Academy Comparative Law, Society Public Teachers of Law.

Interests

• Avocations: music, gardening, local history.

Connections

Married Jane Faith Hearn, July 28, 1962;1 child, Susan Elizabeth.

Father:

Harry Bridge

Mother:

Rebecca (Lilley) Bridge

Spouse:

Jane Faith Hearn

child:

Susan Elizabeth Bridge