Hugh Trevor-Roper

Historian and author of 'The Last Days of Hitler'

Hugh Trevor-Roper - Historian and author of 'The Last Days of Hitler'
Born

January 15th, 1914
111 years ago

Died

January 26th, 2003
22 years ago — 89 years old

Category

Thinkers & Philosophers

Country

United Kingdom

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A prominent English historian and academic, contributed extensively to the study of early modern history. Held the Regius Professorship of Modern History at the University of Oxford. His book 'The Last Days of Hitler' became a significant work in historical literature, analyzing the final days of Hitler in a detailed manner and providing insights into the Nazi regime. Wrote influential essays and works on a variety of historical topics, which elevated his status within the field of history.

Authored 'The Last Days of Hitler'

Served as Regius Professor of Modern History at Oxford

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