| Thomas Symons CC, O.Ont | |
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| President and vice-chancellor of Trent University | |
| In office 1961–1972 |
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| Personal details | |
| Born | Thomas Henry Bull Symons May 30, 1929 Toronto, Ontario |
| Spouse(s) | Christine Ryerson |
| Children | Mary, Ryerson and Jeffery |
Thomas Henry Bull Symons, CC, O.Ont, FRSC (born May 30, 1929) is a Canadian professor and author in the fields of Canadian Studies.
Born in Toronto, Ontario, the son of Harry Lutz Symons and Dorothy Sarah Bull, Symons graduated from Upper Canada College in 1942. He attended the University of Toronto (B.A. 1951), Oxford (B.A. 1953, M.A. 1957), and Harvard University. He was the founding President of Trent University, serving as its president and vice-chancellor from 1961 to 1972.[1]
Between 1980 and 1986 he served two three-year terms as chairman of the Board of the United World Colleges.[2]
He is the Chair Person of the Peterborough Lakefield Community Police Service.[3]
On August 17, 1963, he married Christine Ryerson. They had three children: Mary, Ryerson and Jeffery. [1]
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