Paul Preston

British historian
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Paul Preston

Summary

Paul Preston is a human[1]. Born in Liverpool[2], he… he was born on January 1, 1946[3]. He worked as a historian[4], professor[5], biographer[6], hispanist[7], and university teacher[8]. He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9]

Key Facts

  • Paul Preston was born in Liverpool[2].
  • Paul Preston was born on January 1, 1946[3].
  • Paul Preston was born on July 21, 1946[10].
  • Paul Preston held citizenship in United Kingdom[11].
  • Paul Preston's professions included historian[4].
  • Paul Preston's professions included professor[5].
  • Paul Preston's professions included biographer[6].
  • Paul Preston's professions included hispanist[7].
  • Paul Preston worked as a university teacher[8].
  • Paul Preston was employed by London School of Economics and Political Science[12].
  • Paul Preston was educated at St Edward's College[13].
  • Paul Preston was educated at Oriel College[14].
  • Paul Preston's doctoral advisor was Raymond Carr[15].
  • A notable student of Paul Preston was Michael Richards[16].
  • A notable student of Paul Preston was Enrique Moradiellos[17].
  • Paul Preston received the Commander of the Order of the British Empire[18].
  • Paul Preston received the Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic[19].
  • Paul Preston received the Fellow of the British Academy[20].
  • Paul Preston received the honorary doctor of the University of Valencia[21].
  • Paul Preston received the Premi Internacional Ramon Llull[22].
  • Paul Preston received the honorary doctorate of the University of Extramadura[23].
  • Paul Preston was a member of British Academy[24].
  • Paul Preston was a member of Secció Històrico-Arqueològica de l’Institut d’Estudis Catalans[25].
  • Paul Preston is recorded as male[26].
  • Paul Preston's instance of is recorded as human[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Liverpool[2], Paul Preston… Recorded date of birth include January 1, 1946[3] and July 21, 1946[10].

Education

Educated at St Edward's College[13], a secondary school[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1848[30] and Oriel College[14], a college of the University of Oxford[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1324[33], headquartered in Oxford[34]. Paul Preston's doctoral advisor was Raymond Carr[15]. He earned the academic degree of Doctor of Philosophy[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include historian[4], professor[5], biographer[6], hispanist[7], and university teacher[8]. Among Paul Preston's employers was London School of Economics and Political Science[12]. Notable students include Michael Richards[16] and Enrique Moradiellos[17]. Doctoral students include Boris Volodarsky[36], a historian[37], b. 1955[38], specialised in espionage[39]; Chris Ealham[40], a historian[41], b. 1965[42], of United Kingdom[43]; Sebastian Balfour[44]; Michael Richards[45]; Francisco J. Romero Salvadó[46]; and Angel Smith[47].

Recognition

Awards received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[18], a grade of an order[48], in United Kingdom[49]; Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic[19], a grade of an order[50], in Spain[51]; Fellow of the British Academy[20], a fellowship award[52], in United Kingdom[53]; honorary doctor of the University of Valencia[21], an award[54], in Spain[55]; Premi Internacional Ramon Llull[22], an award[56], in Andorra[57], founded in 1986[58]; and honorary doctorate of the University of Extramadura[23], an award[59], in Spain[60].

Why It Matters

Paul Preston has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9]

His notable doctoral advisees include Sebastian Balfour[61], a historian[62], b. 1941[63], of United Kingdom[64] and Chris Ealham[65], a historian[66], b. 1965[67], of United Kingdom[68].

FAQs

Where was Paul Preston born?

Paul Preston was born in Liverpool[2].

What did Paul Preston do for work?

Paul Preston worked as historian[4], professor[5], biographer[6], hispanist[7], and university teacher[8].

Where did Paul Preston go to school?

Paul Preston was educated at St Edward's College[13] and Oriel College[14].

What awards did Paul Preston receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[18], Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic[19], Fellow of the British Academy[20], and honorary doctor of the University of Valencia[21].

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  1. 6w ago · Gerwoman · 2026-08-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sancho el sabio foundation id → 10595
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  2. 16w ago · Jindřich Rubeš · 2026-06-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Svkkl authority id → p0099545-Preston-Paul-1946
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