Background
Nelson, Raymond John was born on September 5, 1938 in Waterbury, Connecticut, United States. Son of Raymond John and Eileen (McGrath) Nelson.
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Nelson, Raymond John was born on September 5, 1938 in Waterbury, Connecticut, United States. Son of Raymond John and Eileen (McGrath) Nelson.
Bachelor, University Connecticut, 1965. Master of Arts, Stanford University, 1967. Doctor of Philosophy, Stanford University, 1969.
Professor of English, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, since 1969; dean faculty arts and science, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, 1989-1997.
With United States Coast Guard, 1958-1962. Member Colonnade Club (University of Virginia), Phi Beta Kappa.
Married Claudine Eva Ligot, August 20, 1972. Children: Sylvie, Christopher.