Background
Leaper, Robert Anthony was born on June 7, 1921 in London. Son of William Bambrick and Gertrude Elizabeth (Taylor) Leaper.
Leaper, Robert Anthony was born on June 7, 1921 in London. Son of William Bambrick and Gertrude Elizabeth (Taylor) Leaper.
Bachelor in English with honors, Cambridge University, 1949. Master of Arts, Oxford University, 1959. Diploma in Public and Social Administration, Oxford University, 1960.
Doctor Honoris Causa, University De Rennes, France, 1989. Doctor University (honorary), Surrey University, England, 1992.
Lecturer Cooperative College, Lougborough, England, 1950-1956. Principal Social Welfare Training Center, Zambia, 1956-1959. Director social administration University College, Swansea, England, 1960-1970.
Professor social policy University Exeter, England, 1970-1986. Visiting professor social policy University Surrey, Roehampton, England, 1986-1996. Professor emeritus postgraduate school medicine Exeter University, 1996-2001.
Chairman Manpoer Services Commission, England, 1975-1986, Centre for Policy on Aging, London, 1980-1988, Exeter Age Concern, 1990-1995, Training for Employment, England, 1994-1998.
Vice chairman National Council Social Service, London, 1970-1975. President for Europe, International Council Social Welfare, Paris and New York, 1976-1980.
Married Elizabeth Arno, January 11, 1950. Children: Anthony, William, Mary Genevieve.