Julia Blackburn

Julia Blackburn is a British lexicographer and former executive director of the Oxford English Dictionary. She was born in 1947 and has worked on various dictionaries and language projects throughout her career. Blackburn has been involved in the creation of several notable dictionaries, including the Oxford English Dictionary and the Concise Oxford Dictionary. She has also written articles and given talks on language and lexicography. Blackburn has received several awards for her work, including the Queen's Gold Medal for Poetry. She is known for her expertise in language and lexicography, and has been a prominent figure in the field for many years.