Tooley, Sir John (1924-2020), general director of the Royal Opera House

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Tooley, Sir John (1924-2020), general director of the Royal Opera House

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        1 June 1924 - 18 March 2020

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        Born in Rochester and educated at Repton School and Magdalene College, Cambridge

        During World War II he was an assistant adjutant in the Rifle Brigade. After the war he worked for the Ford Motor Company

        1952-55 Secretary to the Guildhall School of Music and Drama
        1955 joined the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden
        1960-70 assistant general administrator
        1960-80 general administrator until 1980, when it was renamed general director
        1988 retired

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