Michael Arthur Branch

Background

Branch, Michael Arthur was born on March 24, 1940 in Langley, Kent, England.

Education

Bachelor, U. London, 1963; Doctor of Philosophy, U. London, 1967; Doctor of Philosophy honoris causa, U. Oulu, Finland, 1983.

Career

Assistant lecturer in Finno-Ugrian studies, School Slavonic and E. European Studies, U. London, 1967-1970; lecturer in Finno-Ugrian studies, School Slavonic and E. European Studies, U. London, 1970-1972; lecturer in Finnish, School Slavonic and E. European Studies, U. London, 1972-1977; reader in Finnish, School Slavonic and E. European Studies, U. London, 1977-1986; college president, School Slavonic and E. European Studies, U. London, since 1980; full professor Finnish, School Slavonic and E. European Studies, U. London, since 1986.

Achievements

• Michael Arthur Branch has been listed as a noteworthy Academic administrator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Governor Britain-Russia Center, London, since 1980, British Association Control and Eastern Europe, London, since 1986, School Oriental and African Studies, London, since 1988. Member Athenaeum Club.

Interests

• Avocations: gardening, walking.

Connections

Son of Arthur Frederick and Mahala (Parker) B. M.Ritva-Riitta Hannele Kari, August 11, 1963. Children: Jane Varpu, Jean Raili, Ann Päivi.

Father:

Arthur Frederick Branch

Mother:

Mahala (Parker) Branch

child:

Ann Päivi Branch

child:

Jean Raili Branch

child:

Jane Varpu Branch