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George Parkin de Twenebroker Glazebrook

1899 – 1989

Canadian historian

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Lived 1899 – 1989 (aged 89–90). George Parkin de Twenebroker Glazebrook was a Canadian historian.

George Parkin de Twenebrokes Glazebrook (1899–1989) was a Canadian historian and civil servant.

Born in London, Ontario, the son of Arthur and Lucy Glazebrook, George Glazebrook was educated at the University of Toronto (University College) and the University of Oxford. He was on the staff of the history department of the University of Toronto from 1924 until 1941 or 1942, when he joined the staff of the Department of External Affairs. He retired from the public service in 1963 and returned to the University as a special lecturer, a post he held until 1967.

Works

A History of Transportation in Canada (The Ryerson Press and Yale University Press, 1938) Life in Ontario: A Social History (University of Toronto Press, 1968) The Story of Toronto (University of Toronto Press, 1971)

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Important facts

Born
1899
Birth century
Died
1989
Occupation
Nationality
Awards
J. B. Tyrrell Historical Medal
Also known as
G. P. de T. Glazebrook

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Frequently asked questions

Who was George Parkin de Twenebroker Glazebrook?

Canadian historian

When was George Parkin de Twenebroker Glazebrook born?

George Parkin de Twenebroker Glazebrook was born in 1899.

When did George Parkin de Twenebroker Glazebrook die?

George Parkin de Twenebroker Glazebrook died in 1989.

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George Parkin de Twenebroker Glazebrook was a historian.

What nationality was George Parkin de Twenebroker Glazebrook?

George Parkin de Twenebroker Glazebrook was Canadian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: George Parkin de Twenebroker Glazebrook

· Wikidata: Q110177156

· DBpedia: George Glazebrook

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