James Fitzjames Duff

Professor Sir James Fitzjames Duff (1 February 1898 – 1970) was an English educator.

The son of James Duff Duff, Duff was educated at Winchester and Trinity College, Cambridge. He was professor of education at the University of Manchester from 1932-37; alternating vice-chancellor and pro-vice-chancellor of Durham University from 1937-60.

He was a member of several commissions and enquiries, including:

He was a member of the Board of Governors of the BBC from 1959-65; mayor of Durham City from 1959-60; and Lord Lieutenant of Durham from 1964-70. He was knighted in 1949.

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Academic offices
Preceded by
Sir Robert Bolam
Warden & Vice-Chancellor of the University of Durham
1937–1960
Succeeded by
Sir Derman Christopherson & Charles Ion Carr Bosanquet
Honorary titles
Preceded by
The 10th Lord Barnard
Lord Lieutenant of Durham
1964–1970
Succeeded by
The 11th Lord Barnard
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