Alan John Percivale Taylor was a British historian who specialised in 19th- and 20th-century European diplomacy. Both a journalist and a broadcaster, he became well known to millions through his television lectures. Wikipedia
Born: March 25, 1906, Southport, United Kingdom
Died: September 7, 1990 (age 84 years), London, United Kingdom
Spouse: Éva Haraszti-Taylor (m. 1976–1990), Eve Crosland (m. 1951–1974), Margaret Adams (m. 1931–1951)
Education: University of Oxford, Oriel College
Awards: Fellow of the British Academy
Born: March 25, 1906, Southport, United Kingdom
Died: September 7, 1990 (age 84 years), London, United Kingdom
Spouse: Éva Haraszti-Taylor (m. 1976–1990), Eve Crosland (m. 1951–1974), Margaret Adams (m. 1931–1951)
Education: University of Oxford, Oriel College
Awards: Fellow of the British Academy
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