Jonathan Israel
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Summary
Jonathan Israel was born on January 22, 1946[1], in London[2]. He has worked as a cultural historian[3], historian of Modern Age[4], and historian[5]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (888 views/month, #7,234 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[7]
- Employer: Newcastle University[8], University of Hull[9]
- Educated at: St Antony's College[10], Queens' College[11], Kilburn Grammar School[12]
- Award received: Dr A.H. Heineken Prize for History[13], Wolfson History Prize[14], Benjamin Franklin Medal[15], Fellow of the British Academy[16], Leo Gershoy Award[17], honorary doctorate from University of Jean-Monnet-Saint-Étienne[18], Knight of the Order of the Netherlands Lion[19], honorary doctor of the University of Antwerp[20], Prix de la recherche Alberto-Benveniste[21]
- Member of: British Academy[22], Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences[23], Academia Europaea[24]
- Sex or gender: male[25]
- Academic degree: doctorate[26]
- Family name: Israel[27]
- Given name: Jonathan[28]
- Academic thesis: Society and politics in seventeenth century Mexico : a study of social tensions and stresses in the central region of the viceroyalty of New Spain, 1620-50[29]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[30]
Why It Matters
Jonathan Israel has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[31] He is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]
FAQs
Where was Jonathan Israel born?
Jonathan Israel's place of birth was London[2].
What did Jonathan Israel do for work?
Jonathan Israel worked as a cultural historian[3], historian of Modern Age[4], and historian[5].
Where did Jonathan Israel go to school?
Jonathan Israel was educated at St Antony's College[10], Queens' College[11], and Kilburn Grammar School[12].
What awards did Jonathan Israel receive?
Honors received include Dr A.H. Heineken Prize for History[13], Wolfson History Prize[14], Benjamin Franklin Medal[15], and Fellow of the British Academy[16].