Biography of Ronald Finch

Ronald George Finch (d 1991) was Professor of German Language and Literature at the University from 1974 to 1991.

Finch's studies at the University College of Wales were interrupted by his service as an interpreter during the Second World War, but he graduated with first class honours in German in 1948 and joined the UCW German Department. In 1954 he was appointed Lecturer in German at Queen's University, Belfast and he was subsequently appointed Professor. In Belfast and at Glasgow, he made his name for articles he contributed on medieval literature and particularly on Old Icelandic topics.

Summary

Ronald Finch
Language Scholar
Died 26 February 1991.
University Link: Professor
Occupation categories: language scholars
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Record last updated: 6th Aug 2008

University Connections

University Roles

• Professor

Academic Posts

Professorships:

• German Language and Literature
• Modern Languages (William Jacks Chair)

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