John Vaizey, Baron Vaizey
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John Ernest Vaizey, Baron Vaizey (1 October 1929 – 19 July 1984) was a British
author and economist, specialized in education.
and went then to Queens' College, Cambridge
.
and after a year was elected a fellow at St Catharine's College, Cambridge
. Three years later in 1956 Vaizey became employed as lecturer at the University of Oxford
. He moved to the University of London
in 1960, where he oversaw a research unit as its director for the next two years. Subsequently Vaizey came to Worcester College, Oxford
, having been appointed to its fellowship. In 1966, he obtained the new created professorship at the Brunel University
, heading its school of social sciences from 1973.
Vaizey was offered the post of the vice-chancellor of the Monash University
, based in Melbourne
in 1975, however after attacks by Australian artists against his close friend Bryan Robertson
, who should have taken over the directorship of the National Gallery of Victoria
, he declined the offer. In the 1976 Prime Minister's Resignation Honours
he was designated for a life peer
age and on 23 June, he was created Baron Vaizey, of Greenwich, in Greater London
. In his last years Vaizey served as principal of the St Catherine's Foundation at Cumberland Lodge
.
, who originated from New York
; one of their children is the Conservative Party
politician Edward Vaizey
. John died in London in 1984.
United Kingdom
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author and economist, specialized in education.
Background and education
Vaizey was the son of Ernest Vernon Vaizey and his wife Lucy Butler Hart. He was educated at the school of Queen Mary's HospitalQueen Mary's Hospital
Queen Mary's Hospital Roehampton is a hospital in the United Kingdom. It was founded in 1915 to provide care for wounded soldiers, it became a world renowned limb fitting and amputee rehabilitation centre. Recently rebuilt and modernized it has become a unit of the Wandsworth Primary Care Trust...
and went then to Queens' College, Cambridge
Queens' College, Cambridge
Queens' College is a constituent college of the University of Cambridge, England.The college was founded in 1448 by Margaret of Anjou , and refounded in 1465 by Elizabeth Woodville...
.
Career
In 1952, he joined the United Nations Office at GenevaUnited Nations Office at Geneva
The United Nations Office at Geneva is the second-largest of the four major office sites of the United Nations...
and after a year was elected a fellow at St Catharine's College, Cambridge
St Catharine's College, Cambridge
St. Catharine’s College is a constituent college of the University of Cambridge. Founded in 1473, the college is often referred to informally by the nickname "Catz".-History:...
. Three years later in 1956 Vaizey became employed as lecturer at the University of Oxford
University of Oxford
The University of Oxford is a university located in Oxford, United Kingdom. It is the second-oldest surviving university in the world and the oldest in the English-speaking world. Although its exact date of foundation is unclear, there is evidence of teaching as far back as 1096...
. He moved to the University of London
University of London
-20th century:Shortly after 6 Burlington Gardens was vacated, the University went through a period of rapid expansion. Bedford College, Royal Holloway and the London School of Economics all joined in 1900, Regent's Park College, which had affiliated in 1841 became an official divinity school of the...
in 1960, where he oversaw a research unit as its director for the next two years. Subsequently Vaizey came to Worcester College, Oxford
Worcester College, Oxford
Worcester College is one of the constituent colleges of the University of Oxford in England. The college was founded in the eighteenth century, but its predecessor on the same site had been an institution of learning since the late thirteenth century...
, having been appointed to its fellowship. In 1966, he obtained the new created professorship at the Brunel University
Brunel University
Brunel University is a public research university located in Uxbridge, London, United Kingdom. The university is named after the Victorian engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel....
, heading its school of social sciences from 1973.
Vaizey was offered the post of the vice-chancellor of the Monash University
Monash University
Monash University is a public university based in Melbourne, Victoria. It was founded in 1958 and is the second oldest university in the state. Monash is a member of Australia's Group of Eight and the ASAIHL....
, based in Melbourne
Melbourne
Melbourne is the capital and most populous city in the state of Victoria, and the second most populous city in Australia. The Melbourne City Centre is the hub of the greater metropolitan area and the Census statistical division—of which "Melbourne" is the common name. As of June 2009, the greater...
in 1975, however after attacks by Australian artists against his close friend Bryan Robertson
Bryan Robertson (curator)
Bryan Robertson OBE was an English curator and arts manager described by Studio International as "the greatest Director the Tate Gallery never had"....
, who should have taken over the directorship of the National Gallery of Victoria
National Gallery of Victoria
The National Gallery of Victoria is an art gallery and museum in Melbourne, Australia. Founded in 1861, it is the oldest and the largest public art gallery in Australia. Since December 2003, NGV has operated across two sites...
, he declined the offer. In the 1976 Prime Minister's Resignation Honours
1976 Prime Minister's Resignation Honours
The 1976 Prime Minister's Resignation Honours were announced on 27 May 1976 to mark the resignation of Prime Minister Harold Wilson. The list of honours became known satirically as the "Lavender List".-Controversy:...
he was designated for a life peer
Life peer
In the United Kingdom, life peers are appointed members of the Peerage whose titles cannot be inherited. Nowadays life peerages, always of baronial rank, are created under the Life Peerages Act 1958 and entitle the holders to seats in the House of Lords, presuming they meet qualifications such as...
age and on 23 June, he was created Baron Vaizey, of Greenwich, in Greater London
Greater London
Greater London is the top-level administrative division of England covering London. It was created in 1965 and spans the City of London, including Middle Temple and Inner Temple, and the 32 London boroughs. This territory is coterminate with the London Government Office Region and the London...
. In his last years Vaizey served as principal of the St Catherine's Foundation at Cumberland Lodge
Cumberland Lodge
Cumberland Lodge is a 17th century country house in Windsor Great Park located 3.5 miles south of Windsor Castle. It is now occupied by a charitable foundation which holds residential conferences, lectures and discussions concerning the burning issues facing society. The primary beneficiaries of...
.
Family
In 1961, he married the author Marina StanskyMarina Vaizey
Marina Alandra Vaizey, Lady Vaizey CBE is an art critic and author based in the United Kingdom.Marina Alandra Vaizey is a broadcaster, exhibition curator and journalist. She was educated at Harvard University and Girton College, Cambridge. She was formerly Art Critic for the Financial Times and...
, who originated from New York
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
; one of their children is the Conservative Party
Conservative Party (UK)
The Conservative Party, formally the Conservative and Unionist Party, is a centre-right political party in the United Kingdom that adheres to the philosophies of conservatism and British unionism. It is the largest political party in the UK, and is currently the largest single party in the House...
politician Edward Vaizey
Edward Vaizey
Edward Henry Butler Vaizey is the Minister for Culture, Communications and Creative Industries in the UK, a Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State post with responsibilities in both the Department for Culture, Media and Sport and the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills .He was elected...
. John died in London in 1984.