When and where was David Starkey born?
David Robert Starkey arrived in the world on the 3rd of January 1945 within the quiet town of Kendal, Westmorland. He was the only child born to Quaker parents named Robert and Elsie Lyon.
Questions about David Starkey
Short answers, pulled from the story.
What academic qualifications did David Starkey earn at Cambridge University?
Starkey secured a scholarship to study history at Fitzwilliam College, Cambridge University. He earned a first-class degree followed by a PhD focused on King Henry VIII's inner household under the supervision of Professor Sir Geoffrey Elton.
Why did David Starkey leave The Moral Maze after nine years?
After nine years on the programme he left citing boredom with being Dr. Rude. His frequent appearances on BBC Radio 4's The Moral Maze earned him the sobriquet of rudest man in Britain since 1992.
What happened during the August 2011 Newsnight controversy involving David Starkey?
In August 2011 Starkey attracted criticism for comments made on BBC Two's Newsnight programme about the England riots. He cited Enoch Powell's Rivers of Blood speech while claiming flames wrapped around Tottenham and Clapham and stated that black culture had become fashionable among violent destructive nihilistic gangster types.
Which institutions removed honors from David Starkey following his June 2020 podcast remarks?
The Mary Rose Trust accepted his resignation from its board of trustees following widespread condemnation. Canterbury Christ Church University removed him from his visiting professor role for completely unacceptable remarks and Lancaster University revoked his honorary degree.