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RIP Professor Anthony King

Geoff Riley

12th January 2017

Professor Anthony King, one of the most renowned academics in UK political science has sadly passed away at the age of 82. He was for many years a mainstay of the BBC's election coverage noted for his forensic knowledge and analysis of psephology.

BBC news reporting his death

A personal tribute to Professor Anthony King of the University of Essex, who has sadly passed away aged 82. pic.twitter.com/av8Uu4blvF
— Joe Twyman (@JoeTwyman) January 12, 2017

We are saddened to learn of the death of Professor Anthony King, who has made lasting contributions to our Department and the discipline. https://t.co/g3EW8znOe7
— Government @ Essex (@uniessexgovt) January 12, 2017

Geoff Riley FRSA has been teaching Economics for over thirty years. He has over twenty years experience as Head of Economics at leading schools. He writes extensively and is a contributor and presenter on CPD conferences in the UK and overseas.

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