Trevor Colbourn

American historian and academic

Trevor Colbourn - Thinkers & Philosophers born 1927
Born

1927
98 years ago

Died
Category

Thinkers & Philosophers

Country

United States

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Contributed significantly to the field of American history through a focus on the colonial period. Served as a professor and president of the University of Central Florida. Authored several influential books that explored various aspects of early American society and the history of higher education. Guided numerous students and scholars in historical research and writing.

Published 'The Lamp of Experience'

Served as president of the University of Central Florida

Established the history department at the University of Massachusetts Boston

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