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Arnold J. Toynbee

(1889–1975) Historian United Kingdom

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Arnold J. Toynbee was a historian from the United Kingdom, best known for A Study of History.

Quick Facts About Arnold J. Toynbee

Born
April 14, 1889
Died
October 22, 1975
Nationality
United Kingdom
Profession
Historian
Notable works
A Study of History
Spouse
Rosalind Murray

About Arnold J. Toynbee

Arnold Joseph Toynbee was an English historian, a philosopher of history, an author of numerous books and a research professor of international history at the London School of Economics and King's College London. From 1918 to 1950, Toynbee was considered a leading specialist on international affairs; from 1929 to 1956 he was the Director of Studies at Chatham House, in which position he also produced 34 volumes of the Survey of International Affairs, a "bible" for international specialists in Britain.

Biography source: Wikipedia

Awards & Honors

honorary doctor of the University of Calcutta Q110813485 Companion of Honour Fellow of the British Academy doctor honoris causa from the Paris-Sorbonne University honorary doctor of the Federal University of Ceará

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