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David Morgan

1945 – 2019

American historian, born 1945

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Lived 1945 – 2019 (aged 74). David Morgan was an American historian, orientalist, university teacher and religious studies scholar.

David O. Morgan (1945–2019) was a British historian who was professor emeritus of history at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. His book The Mongols is considered a standard in the field. Originally published in 1986, a new expanded edition was published in 2007.

Morgan wrote several books on Medieval history, particularly the subject of the Mongol Empire. His previous functions involved being a reader in the history of the Middle East at the School of Oriental and African Studies, London. He held a BA from the University of Oxford and an MA and PhD from the University of London.

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Birth century
Nationality
Education
University of Oxford, University of London
Employers
University of Wisconsin–Madison
Also known as
David O. Morgan

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped David Morgan's

Frequently asked questions

Who was David Morgan?

American historian, born 1945

When was David Morgan born?

David Morgan was born on 29 April 1945.

When did David Morgan die?

David Morgan died on 23 October 2019.

What was David Morgan's occupation?

David Morgan was a historian, orientalist, university teacher and religious studies scholar.

What nationality was David Morgan?

David Morgan was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: David Morgan

· Wikidata: Q5237711

· DBpedia: David O. Morgan

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