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This is a list of historians, but only for those with a biographical entry in Wikipedia. Major chroniclers and annalists are included and names are listed by the person's historical period . The entries continue with the specializations, not nationality.
- Charles Francis Horne
- Leopold Von Ranke
- John Waiko
- Herodotus
- Vahakn Dadrian
- Alfred Vagts
- William of Malmesbury
- Thomas Babington Macaulay
- Joseph Needham
- Thucydides
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Charles Francis Horne (1870-1942) was an American author, editor, and publisher, best known for his work in the field of reference and educational publishing. He was born in Jersey City, New Jersey, and graduated from Columbia University in 1893. Horne began his career as an editor at the publishing house of Macmillan & Co. in New York City, where ...
Leopold von Ranke (1795-1886) was a German historian often referred to as the “father of modern historical scholarship.” Born in Wiehe, Saxony-Anhalt, Ranke studied theology and philosophy at the University of Leipzig before turning his attention to history. Ranke believed that the role of the historian was to interpret the past as it actually happ...
John Dademo Waiko (born 15 February 1943) is a Papua New Guinean historian, author, and politician. He was born in Kikori, Gulf Province, Papua New Guinea. Waiko is best known for his work as a historian, focusing on the history of Papua New Guinea and the Pacific region. He has written several books on these subjects, including “A Short History of...
Herodotus (c. 484-425 BCE) was an ancient Greek historian, often referred to as the “father of history.” He was born in Halicarnassus, which is now modern-day Bodrum in Turkey, and lived during the fifth century BCE. Herodotus is best known for his work “The Histories,” which is considered one of the earliest and most important works of history in ...
Vahakn N. Dadrian (1926-2019) was an Armenian-American historian and sociologist who specialized in the study of genocide. Born in Istanbul, Turkey, Dadrian survived the Armenian Genocide as a child and later immigrated to the United States. Dadrian was one of the leading scholars of the Armenian Genocide, and his work was instrumental in documenti...
Alfred Vagts (1892-1986) was a German-American military historian and political scientist, known for his work on the history of warfare and international relations. He was born in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, and served in the German Army during World War I. After the war, Vagts studied political science and history at the University of Berlin and ...
William of Malmesbury (c. 1095-1143) was an English historian and monk who is widely regarded as one of the greatest chroniclers of medieval England. He was born in Malmesbury, Wiltshire, England, and spent most of his life at the monastery there. William’s most famous work is the “Gesta Regum Anglorum” (Deeds of the Kings of England), which covers...
Thomas Babington Macaulay (1800-1859) was a British historian, essayist, and politician. He was born in Leicestershire, England, and was a member of the Whig Party. Macaulay is best known for his influential work “The History of England from the Accession of James II,” which was published in the mid-19th century. This multi-volume work covers the p...
Joseph Needham (1900-1995) was a British biochemist and historian of science who is best known for his monumental work, “Science and Civilisation in China.” This multi-volume work, which was published over several decades, provides a comprehensive overview of the history of science, technology, and medicine in China, from ancient times to the prese...
Thucydides (c. 460-400 BCE) was an ancient Greek historian and general who is best known for his work “The History of the Peloponnesian War.” This work is an account of the conflict between Athens and Sparta that lasted from 431 to 404 BCE. Thucydides was born in Athens and served as a general in the Peloponnesian War before he was exiled for his f...
Learn about the lives and works of some of the most influential historians in history, from ancient Greece to modern times. Discover how they shaped our understanding of the past with their research, writing, and methods.
18. Mai 2020 · Learn about the 25 most influential historians in the last decade, based on their citations and web presence. Discover their areas of specialization, achievements, and books on world history, Big History, medieval history, and more.
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24. Aug. 2017 · List of famous historians with their biographies that include trivia, interesting facts, timeline and life history.
Famous historians in this tradition include Urwah (d. 712), Wahb ibn Munabbih (d. 728), Ibn Ishaq (d. 761), al-Waqidi (745–822), Ibn Hisham (d. 834), Muhammad al-Bukhari (810–870) and Ibn Hajar (1372–1449).
David McCullough (1933–2022) – general study, most notable work is recent biography of John Adams; James M. McPherson (born 1936) – American Civil War; Pauline Maier (1938–2013) – late Colonial, Revolution, Constitution; D. W. Meinig (1924–2020) – geographic history of America; Philip D. Morgan (born 1949) – slavery
9. Sept. 2023 · 1. Herodotus. Nonoumasy, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons. He was a Greek historian and geographer who is known for writing a detailed history of the Greco-Persian Wars. Herodotus is famous for being the father of history. He is also noted for being the first writer to perform a systematic investigation of historical events.
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