Category: Classics Department

Leni and Marguerite Visiting Troy

Vale Professor Marguerite Johnson and Soulmate Leni Johnson

July 27, 2026

Last Wednesday 15 July 2026 (our time Thursday) we awoke to the devastating news that our University colleague, the wonderful Professor Marguerite Johnson and soul partner Leni, had perished in a tragic car accident on the Island of Lesvos, Greece. A GoFundMe page has been created to help their children Kate and Jack: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-kate-and-jack-after-the-tragic-loss-of-their-parents Tributes … More Vale Professor Marguerite Johnson and Soulmate Leni Johnson

Rhona Beare (1935-2018) [Photo Credit: https://www.girton.cam.ac.uk/giving/legators-and-their-stories]

UON60: The Unique Dr Rhona Beare (1935-2018) Classics Lecturer at UON (1966-2000)

March 5, 2025

The Unique Dr Rhona Beare (1935-2018) Classics Lecturer at the University of Newcastle (1966-2000) By Dr Jude Conway Rhona Beare was born on 20th July 1935, the oldest child of Sylvia Gibson and William Beare, professor of Latin at Bristol University, and the author of The Roman Stage which is still available for purchase today. … More UON60: The Unique Dr Rhona Beare (1935-2018) Classics Lecturer at UON (1966-2000)