Philip Brooke Barnes
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British philanthropist (1926–2009)
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Philip Brooke Barnes (15 June 1926 – 27 July 2009) believed that a deeper understanding others cultures and societies was an essential for improving international relations. A view that was informed from his experience in World War II and the early post-war environment.[1]
Biography
[edit ]Early life and education
[edit ]In 1945 he was called up and served in military intelligence.[2] On his return, Barnes finished his economics degree at the London School of Economics, then read philosophy at Jesus College, Cambridge.[3]
Career
[edit ]In 1958 Barnes set up the ACE Foundation, supporting it for ten years. Tony Crowe and James Hockey of the Farnham School of Art were founding members of the organisation, as well as John Davies Evans of the Institute of Archaeology at London University.[4]
References
[edit ]- ↑ Clark, Peter (16 September 2009). "Philip Barnes obituary". The Guardian. Retrieved 28 August 2025.
- ↑ Times 4 September 2009
- ↑ Vaizey, Marina (11 September 2009). "Philip Barnes: Educational pioneer who founded the Association for Cultural Exchange". The Independent. Retrieved 28 August 2025.
- ↑ Ed. Barnes Paul, 50 Years of Cultural Travel, Association for Cultural Exchange. 2008.