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Donald Winch

1935 – 2017

British economist and academic

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Lived 1935 – 2017 (aged 82). Donald Winch was a British economist and university teacher.

Donald Norman Winch, (15 April 1935 – 12 June 2017) was a British economist and academic. He was Professor of the History of Economics at the University of Sussex from 1969 to 2000, and its Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Arts and Social Studies) from 1986 to 1989.

Early life and education Winch was born on 15 April 1935 to Sidney and Iris Winch. he studied economics at the London School of Economics, University of London, and graduated with a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in 1956.

Academic career After teaching at the University of California (1959 to 1960), and at the University of Edinburgh (1960 to 1963), Winch joined the University of Sussex.

Honours In 1986, Winch was elected a Fellow of the British Academy (FBA). He was also an elected Fellow of the Royal Historical Society (FRHistS).

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
London School of Economics and Political Science, Princeton University, Sutton Grammar School, London School of Economics
Employers
University of Sussex, University of Edinburgh, University of California, Berkeley
Awards
Fellow of the Royal Historical Society; Fellow of the British Academy
Also known as
Donald Norman Winch, Winch, Donald

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Donald Winch?

British economist and academic

When was Donald Winch born?

Donald Winch was born on 15 April 1935 in London, Fulham.

When did Donald Winch die?

Donald Winch died on 12 June 2017.

What was Donald Winch's occupation?

Donald Winch was an economist and university teacher.

What nationality was Donald Winch?

Donald Winch was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Donald Winch

· Wikidata: Q30334648

· DBpedia: Donald Winch

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