Philip Pouncey
Philip Michael Rivers Pouncey, CBE, FBA (15 February 1910 – 12 November 1990) was an English art historian, connoisseur and curator. Born on 15 February 1910,"Philip Pouncey", ''The Times'' (London), 20 November 1990, p. 14. Pouncey was the son of a priest; his elder brother Denys was a noted musician who served as organist and master of the choristers at Wells Cathedral from 1936 to 1970."Pouncey, Philip Michael Rivers"
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Commander Of The Order Of The British Empire
The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire is a British order of chivalry, rewarding contributions to the arts and sciences, work with charitable and welfare organisations, and public service outside the civil service. It was established on 4 June 1917 by King George V and comprises five classes across both civil and military divisions, the most senior two of which make the recipient either a knight if male or dame if female. There is also the related British Empire Medal, whose recipients are affiliated with, but not members of, the order. Recommendations for appointments to the Order of the British Empire were originally made on the nomination of the United Kingdom, the self-governing Dominions of the Empire (later Commonwealth) and the Viceroy of India. Nominations continue today from Commonwealth countries that participate in recommending British honours. Most Commonwealth countries ceased recommendations for appointments to the Order of the British Empire when they cre ...
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