Professor Victor Dixon: 1932 – 2024
We are sorry to announce that Professor Victor Dixon has passed away. The following obituary is courtesy of Association of Hispanists of Great Britain – Ireland.
Victor Frederick Dixon, Professor Emeritus of Spanish at Trinity College Dublin, of Rathmines, Dublin and formerly of Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, and Manchester. Peacefully in his sleep on Monday, 8th July 2024 in his 93rd year.
Having received his Ph.D. from the University of Cambridge, Victor taught at the University of St. Andrews, the University of Manchester, and Adelphi University in New York before being appointed to the Chair at Trinity in 1974. His scholarship focused on seventeenth-century Spanish theatre, especially the works of Lope de Vega, as well as the modern playwright, Antonio Buero Vallejo.
Victor is survived by his wife, Dr. Sylvia Finley, son Terry, daughter Corinna, her husband Michael, Terry’s partner Helen, and his grandchildren, India, Lizzie, Arianna and Naoise. He was predeceased by his beloved daughter, Ros. He is deeply missed by his family, friends and colleagues.
Reposing at Massey Bros. Funeral Home, Templeogue Village on Friday, 12th July from 1.30pm to 2.30pm followed by Removal for a celebration of Victor’s life to the Garden Chapel, Mount Jerome Crematorium, Harold’s Cross at 3pm followed by a cremation.
