Richard Duncan-Jones


Richard Phare Duncan-Jones, FBA, Fellow of the [Society of Antiquaries of London|FSA] was a British historian of the ancient world who specialised in Roman economy and society.

Early life and education

Duncan-Jones was the son of philosopher Austin and playwright and literary scholar Elsie Duncan-Jones; his sister was the Shakespeare scholar Katherine Duncan-Jones. He was educated at King Edward's School, Birmingham, and King's College, Cambridge.

Career

In 1963, he was elected a fellow of Gonville and [Caius College, Cambridge|Gonville and Caius College], Cambridge University. He was a college lecturer in classics and a Life Fellow of the college.

Death

Duncan-Jones died on 15 May 2024, at the age of 86.

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