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Timothy Hampton

b. 1954

American historian

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About Timothy Hampton

Born 1954. Timothy Hampton is an American historian and university teacher.

Timothy Hampton is an American historian of French studies and history, currently the Aldo Scaglione and Marie M. Burns Distinguished Professor of French and Comparative Literature at the University of California, Berkeley. He is the author of Bob Dylan's Poetics: How the Songs Work.

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Important facts

Born
1954
Birth century
Nationality
Employers
University of California, Berkeley
Awards
Guggenheim Fellowship

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Timothy Hampton?

American historian

When was Timothy Hampton born?

Timothy Hampton was born in 1954.

What is Timothy Hampton's occupation?

Timothy Hampton is a historian and university teacher.

What nationality is Timothy Hampton?

Timothy Hampton is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Timothy Hampton

· Wikidata: Q30122072

· DBpedia: Timothy Hampton (historian)

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