Trent-hard COX

Background

COX, Trent-hard was born on July 31, 1905. Son of the late William Pallett Cox and Marion Beverley.

Education

Eton College, and King"s College, Cambridge.

Career

Assistant to Keeper, Wallace Collection 1932-1939. Served 1939-1945 war in Home Office. Director City Museum and Art Gallery, Birmingham 1944-1955.

Director and Secretary Victoria and Albert Museum 1956-1966.

Honorary Fellow Royal Academy 1981. Honorary Doctor of Letters (Birmingham) 1956.

Chevalier. Chevalier de la Legion d’Honneur"honneur 1967.

Connections

Married Mary Desiree Anderson in 1935 (died in 1973).

Father:

the late William Pallett Cox

Mother:

Marion Beverley

Spouse:

Mary Desiree Anderson