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Dunn, Charles, 1915-1995
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Dates of existence
1915-1995
History
Professor of Japanese at SOAS (School of Oriental and African Studies), London. Studied French at Queen Mary College, London (BA, 1936), then worked for the Special Branch of the Metropolitan Police. Called up in 1943 and joined the Royal Navy. Was sent to study Japanese at the School of Oriental and African Studies, after which he joined the teaching staff there.