Trevor Colbourn
American historian and academic
Born
1927
98 years ago
Died
January 12th, 2015
10 years ago — 88 years old
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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