Barker, Ernest (1874-1960)

British historian and classical scholar. Noted for his breadth of scholarship, his works include: The Political Thought of Plato and Aristotle 1906, The Crusades 1923, and Principles of Social and Political Theory 1951.

Barker was educated at Manchester Grammar School and Balliol College, Oxford. He was elected fellow of Merton College 1898, fellow and lecturer of St John's College 1909, and fellow and tutor of New College 1919. In 1920 he went as principal to King's College, London. He was the first professor of political science at Cambridge 1928-39, and fellow of Peterhouse. From 1947 to 1948 he was professor of political science at Cologne University.