John Minford
John Minford is a sinologist and literary translator. He is primarily known for his translation of Chinese classics such as The Story of the Stone and The Art of War.
Biography
Early years and education
Professor John Minford 閔福德 was born in Birmingham, UK, in 1946. Being the son of a diplomat, he had lived in many countries around the world before he attended Winchester College in England to study Ancient Greek, Latin and classical literature.
He obtained first class honours in Chinese Literature from University of Oxford and did his PhD at the Australian National University.
Career in the past
He held a number of teaching posts in mainland China, Hong Kong and New Zealand, including those of Chair Professor of Chinese at University of Auckland and Chair Professor of Translation at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University.
Current position
John Minford is currently professor of Chinese at The Australian National University.
Marriage
Professor Minford is married to Rachel May, who is the daughter of noted sinologist David Hawkes. Hawkes was also Minford's teacher at Oxford University.