Rw johnson biography

British journalist, political scientist, and historian (born 1943)

This article is about the South African political scientist. For the co-founder of Johnson and Johnson and his descendants, see Robert Wood Johnson.

"Richard William Johnson" redirects here.

Biography of Hilary R. W. Johnson

Not to be confused with William Richard Johnson.

R. W. Johnson (born 1943) is a British journalist, political scientist, and historian who lives in South Africa.^[1] Born Richard "Bill" William in England, he was educated at Natal University and Oxford University, as a Rhodes Scholar. He was a fellow in politics at Magdalen College, Oxford, for 26 years,^[2] and remains an emeritus fellow.

His 2015 book Look Back in Laughter: Oxford's Postwar Golden Age is a memoir of his years at Magdalen, including his work with college president Keith Griffin to rescue the college's finances and buildings.^[3] In reviewing his memoirs, The Economist described Johnson as a "romantic contrar The story of Robert Wood Johnson II - Johnson & Johnson VYCIX