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William Deakin

British historian (1913-2005) · United Kingdom · On the map · Writers · Died at 91

Sir Frederick William Dampier Deakin DSO also known as F. W. Deakin, was a British historian, World War II veteran, literary assistant to Winston Churchill and the first warden of St Antony's College, Oxford.

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Awards

Order of Freedom of the Republic of Slovenia
Distinguished Service Order
Knight Bachelor

About this person

Country
United Kingdom
Category
Writers
Type
Writer / Author
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1913 to 2005 · aged 91