Background
Millar, Oliver Nicholas was born on April 26, 1923 in Standon, Hertfordshire, England. Son of Gerald Arthur and Ruth (Cock) Millar.
Millar, Oliver Nicholas was born on April 26, 1923 in Standon, Hertfordshire, England. Son of Gerald Arthur and Ruth (Cock) Millar.
Rugby School and Courtauld Institute of Art, University of London.
Assistant Surveyor of the King's Pictures 1947-1949, Deputy Surveyor of the King's (Queen's from 1952) Pictures 1949-1972, Surveyor 1972-1988. Director of the Royal Collection 1987-1988. Trustee National Portrait Gallery since 1972.
Executive Committee National Art Collections Fund since 1986, Manager Committee Courtauld Institute since 1986. Trustee National Heritage Memorial Fund.
Author numerous books and catalogues on history of Royal Collection and arts in Great Britain. Contributor articles to professional journals.
Fellow British Academy. Member Marylbone Cricket Club, Brooks.
Drawing, gardening, reading, walking, music.
Married Delia Mary Dawnay, January 23, 1954. Children: Cynthia Mary, Lucy Anne, Beatrix Jane, Charles James.