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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