Michael Postan
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Summary
Michael Postan was born on September 24, 1899[1], in Bender[2]. He died on December 12, 1981[3], in Cambridge[4]. He worked as a historian[5], economist[6], and university teacher[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (223 views/month, #7,283 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Father: Efim Postan[9]
- Spouse: Eileen Power[10], Cynthia Postan[11]
- Child: Basil David Postan[12], Alexander Henry Keppel Postan[13]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[14], United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[15]
- Field of work: economic history[16]
- Employer: University College London[17], London School of Economics and Political Science[18]
- Educated at: Odesa University[19]
- Award received: Fellow of the British Academy[20], Knight Bachelor[21], Corresponding Fellow of the Medieval Academy of America[22]
- Member of: British Academy[23], Medieval Academy of America[24]
- Sex or gender: male[25]
- Honorific prefix: Sir[26]
- Family name: Postan[27]
- Given name: Michael[28], Moissey[29]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[30]
- Name in native language: Michael Postan[31]
- Writing language: English[32]
Why It Matters
Michael Postan has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]
FAQs
Where was Michael Postan born?
Michael Postan was born in Bender[2].
Where did Michael Postan die?
Michael Postan died in Cambridge[4].
Who were Michael Postan's parents?
Michael Postan's father was Efim Postan[9].
Who was Michael Postan married to?
Michael Postan's spouses include Eileen Power[10] and Cynthia Postan[11].
What did Michael Postan do for work?
Michael Postan worked as a historian[5], economist[6], and university teacher[7].
Where did Michael Postan go to school?
Michael Postan was educated at Odesa University[19].
What awards did Michael Postan receive?
Honors received include Fellow of the British Academy[20], Knight Bachelor[21], and Corresponding Fellow of the Medieval Academy of America[22].