Hugh Trevor-Roper

British historian (1914-2003)
Person human Q335087
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Hugh Trevor-Roper

Summary

Hugh Trevor-Roper is a human[1]. His place of birth was Glanton[2]. He was born on January 15, 1914[3]. He passed away in Oxford[4]. He died on January 26, 2003[5]. He worked as a politician[6], historian of Modern Age[7], historian[8], university teacher[9], and journalist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (687 views/month, #7,007 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Hugh Trevor-Roper was born in Glanton[2].
  • Hugh Trevor-Roper passed away in Oxford[4].
  • Hugh Trevor-Roper was born on January 15, 1914[3].
  • Hugh Trevor-Roper died on January 26, 2003[5].
  • Hugh Trevor-Roper's father was Bertie William Edward Trevor-Roper[12].
  • Hugh Trevor-Roper's mother was Kathleen Elizabeth Davidson[13].
  • Hugh Trevor-Roper was married to Lady Alexandra Haig[14].
  • Hugh Trevor-Roper held citizenship in United Kingdom[15].
  • Hugh Trevor-Roper held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[16].
  • English was Hugh Trevor-Roper's native language[17].
  • Hugh Trevor-Roper worked as a politician[6].
  • Hugh Trevor-Roper's professions included historian of Modern Age[7].
  • Hugh Trevor-Roper's professions included historian[8].
  • Hugh Trevor-Roper worked as a university teacher[9].
  • Hugh Trevor-Roper's professions included journalist[10].
  • Hugh Trevor-Roper's professions included essayist[18].
  • Hugh Trevor-Roper's field of work was history of Europe[19].
  • Hugh Trevor-Roper held the position of member of the House of Lords[20].
  • Hugh Trevor-Roper held the position of Regius Professor of History[21].
  • Among Hugh Trevor-Roper's employers was University of Oxford[22].
  • Hugh Trevor-Roper was educated at Christ Church[23].
  • Hugh Trevor-Roper's education included a stint at Charterhouse School[24].
  • Hugh Trevor-Roper was educated at Belhaven Hill School[25].
  • Hugh Trevor-Roper's education included a stint at Merton College[26].
  • A notable student of Hugh Trevor-Roper was Peter Burke[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Glanton[2], Hugh Trevor-Roper… he was born on January 15, 1914[3]. His father was Bertie William Edward Trevor-Roper[12]. His mother was Kathleen Elizabeth Davidson[13]. English was his native language[17].

Education

Educated at Christ Church[23], a college of the University of Oxford[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1546[30], headquartered in Oxford[31]; Charterhouse School[24], a boarding school[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1611[34], headquartered in Godalming[35]; Belhaven Hill School[25], a school building[36], in United Kingdom[37], founded in 1923[38]; and Merton College[26], a college of the University of Oxford[39], in United Kingdom[40], founded in 1264[41], headquartered in Oxford[42].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], historian of Modern Age[7], historian[8], university teacher[9], journalist[10], and essayist[18]. Hugh Trevor-Roper's field of work was history of Europe[19]. He was employed by University of Oxford[22]. Positions held include member of the House of Lords[20], a position[43], in United Kingdom[44], founded in 1801[45] and Regius Professor of History[21], a Regius Professor[46], in United Kingdom[47], founded in 1724[48]. Notable students include Peter Burke[27], a university teacher[49], b. 1937[50], of United Kingdom[51], awarded the honorary doctor of the University of Zurich[52], specialised in cultural history[53] and John Robertson[54], a political historian[55], b. 1951[56], specialised in history[57]. Doctoral students include Miriam Eliav-Feldon[58], a historian[59], b. 1946[60], of Israel[61], specialised in history[62] and Peter Burke[63], a university teacher[64], b. 1937[65], of United Kingdom[66], awarded the honorary doctor of the University of Zurich[67], specialised in cultural history[68].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include The Last Days of Hitler[69].

Recognition

Awards received include commemorative publication[70], a genre[71]; Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries[72]; Fellow of the British Academy[73], a fellowship award[74], in United Kingdom[75]; and Fellow of the Royal Historical Society[76], a fellowship award[77].

Personal Life

Among Hugh Trevor-Roper's spouses was Lady Alexandra Haig[14].

Death and Burial

Hugh Trevor-Roper died on January 26, 2003[5]. He passed away in Oxford[4]. The cause of death was esophageal cancer[78].

Why It Matters

Hugh Trevor-Roper ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (687 views/month, #7,007 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[79] He is known by 40 alternative names across languages and contexts.[80]

FAQs

Where was Hugh Trevor-Roper born?

Hugh Trevor-Roper was born in Glanton[2].

Where did Hugh Trevor-Roper die?

Hugh Trevor-Roper passed away in Oxford[4].

Who were Hugh Trevor-Roper's parents?

Hugh Trevor-Roper's father was Bertie William Edward Trevor-Roper[12]. Hugh Trevor-Roper's mother was Kathleen Elizabeth Davidson[13].

Who was Hugh Trevor-Roper married to?

Hugh Trevor-Roper's spouses include Lady Alexandra Haig[14].

What did Hugh Trevor-Roper do for work?

Hugh Trevor-Roper worked as politician[6], historian of Modern Age[7], historian[8], university teacher[9], and journalist[10].

Where did Hugh Trevor-Roper go to school?

Hugh Trevor-Roper was educated at Christ Church[23], Charterhouse School[24], Belhaven Hill School[25], and Merton College[26].

What awards did Hugh Trevor-Roper receive?

Honors received include commemorative publication[70], Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries[72], Fellow of the British Academy[73], and Fellow of the Royal Historical Society[76].

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