J. W. Gough

John Wiedhofft Gough (23 February 1900 - 1976) was a Welsh historian noted for his study of John Locke's political philosophy.

Gough was described as an outstanding student whilst at Oxford, achieving a first in both the classics and modern history, in 1922 and 1923, respectively.[1] He was a fellow of Oriel College, Oxford and in 1947 was appointed lecturer in modern history. He was awarded a DLitt in 1965.[2]

Works

Notes

  1. Stuart Brown (ed.), Dictionary of Twentieth-Century British Philosophers (Bloomsbury, 2005), p. 339.
  2. Brown, p. 339.
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