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Anthony Low

1927 – 2015

British historian

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About Anthony Low

Lived 1927 – 2015 (aged 87). Anthony Low was a British historian and university teacher, known for Decolonization.

Donald Anthony Low (22 June 1927 – 12 February 2015), known as Anthony Low or D. A. Low, was a historian of modern South Asia, Africa, the British Commonwealth, and, especially, decolonization. He was the emeritus Smuts Professor of History of the British Commonwealth at the University of Cambridge, former Vice-Chancellor of the Australian National University, Canberra, and President of Clare Hall, Cambridge.

Education Low was born in 1927 and gained his doctorate from Oxford University.

Career highlights The academic positions which Professor Low has held include the following: Fellow of the Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia (FASSA) Fellow of the Royal Historical Society (FRHistS) Honorary Fellow of Exeter College, Oxford.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Known for
Decolonization
Education
Clare Hall, Exeter College, Australian National University, Oxford University
Employers
University of Sussex, Australian National University, University of Cambridge
Awards
Centenary Medal; Fellow of the Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia; Fellow of the Australian Academy of the Humanities; Fellow of the Royal Historical Society; Officer of the Order of Australia
Also known as
Donald Anthony Low

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Anthony Low?

British historian (1927–2015)

When was Anthony Low born?

Anthony Low was born on 22 June 1927 in British Raj.

When did Anthony Low die?

Anthony Low died on 12 February 2015 in Canberra.

What was Anthony Low's occupation?

Anthony Low was a historian and university teacher.

What was Anthony Low known for?

Anthony Low was known for Decolonization.

What nationality was Anthony Low?

Anthony Low was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Anthony Low

· Wikidata: Q4772961

· DBpedia: Anthony Low

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