Richard Pipes

American historian (1923–2018)
Person human Q449064
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Richard Pipes

Summary

Richard Pipes is a human[1]. Born in Cieszyn[2], he… he was born on July 11, 1923[3]. He died in Cambridge[4]. He died on May 17, 2018[5]. He worked as a historian[6], writer[7], and university teacher[8]. He has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9]

Key Facts

  • Richard Pipes's place of birth was Cieszyn[2].
  • Richard Pipes died in Cambridge[4].
  • Richard Pipes was born on July 11, 1923[3].
  • Richard Pipes died on May 17, 2018[5].
  • A child of Richard Pipes was Daniel Pipes[10].
  • Richard Pipes held citizenship in United States[11].
  • Richard Pipes held citizenship in Poland[12].
  • Richard Pipes worked as a historian[6].
  • Richard Pipes's professions included writer[7].
  • Richard Pipes worked as a university teacher[8].
  • Richard Pipes's field of work was history[13].
  • Richard Pipes was employed by Harvard University[14].
  • Richard Pipes's education included a stint at Cornell University[15].
  • Richard Pipes was educated at Harvard University[16].
  • Richard Pipes's doctoral advisor was Crane Brinton[17].
  • Richard Pipes's doctoral advisor was Michael Karpovich[18].
  • A notable student of Richard Pipes was Peter Kenez[19].
  • A notable student of Richard Pipes was Edward L. Keenan[20].
  • A notable student of Richard Pipes was Fiona Hill[21].
  • Richard Pipes received the National Humanities Medal[22].
  • Richard Pipes received the Guggenheim Fellowship[23].
  • Richard Pipes received the George Louis Beer Prize[24].
  • Richard Pipes received the Commander of the Cross of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland[25].
  • Richard Pipes was a member of Polish Academy of Learning[26].
  • Richard Pipes was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Richard Pipes's place of birth was Cieszyn[2]. He was born on July 11, 1923[3].

Education

Educated at Cornell University[15], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1865[30], headquartered in Ithaca[31] and Harvard University[16], a private university[32], in United States[33], founded in 1636[34], headquartered in Cambridge[35]. Doctoral advisors include Crane Brinton[17], a historian[36], 1898–1968[37], of United States[38], awarded the Rhodes Scholarship[39], specialised in history[40] and Michael Karpovich[18], a historian[41], 1888–1959[42], of Russian Empire[43], specialised in history[44]. Richard Pipes earned the academic degree of Doctor of Philosophy[45].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include historian[6], writer[7], and university teacher[8]. Richard Pipes's field of work was history[13]. He was employed by Harvard University[14]. Notable students include Peter Kenez[19], a historian[46], b. 1937[47], of United States[48], specialised in history of Russia[49]; Edward L. Keenan[20], a historian[50], 1935–2015[51], of United States[52], awarded the Guggenheim Fellowship[53], specialised in history[54]; and Fiona Hill[21], a political scientist[55], b. 1965[56], of United States[57], awarded the Frank Knox Memorial Fellowship[58], specialised in history[59]. Doctoral students include Peter Kenez[60], a historian[61], b. 1937[62], of United States[63], specialised in history of Russia[64]; Anna Geifman[65], a historian[66], b. 1962[67], of Soviet Union[68], specialised in history[69]; Edward L. Keenan[70], a historian[71], 1935–2015[72], of United States[73], awarded the Guggenheim Fellowship[74], specialised in history[75]; Fiona Hill[76], a political scientist[77], b. 1965[78], of United States[79], awarded the Frank Knox Memorial Fellowship[80], specialised in history[81]; and Witold Rodkiewicz[82], a political scientist[83], of Poland[84], specialised in foreign policy of Russia[85].

Recognition

Awards received include National Humanities Medal[22], an award[86], in United States[87], founded in 1988[88]; Guggenheim Fellowship[23], a fellowship grant[89], in United States[90], founded in 1925[91]; George Louis Beer Prize[24], a literary award[92], in United States[93], founded in 1923[94]; and Commander of the Cross of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland[25], a grade of an order[95], in Poland[96].

Personal Life

A child of Richard Pipes was Daniel Pipes[10].

Death and Burial

Richard Pipes died on May 17, 2018[5]. He died in Cambridge[4].

Why It Matters

Richard Pipes has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[97]

His notable doctoral advisees include Edward L. Keenan[98], a historian[99], 1935–2015[100], of United States[101], awarded the Guggenheim Fellowship[102], specialised in history[103]; Peter Kenez[104], a historian[105], b. 1937[106], of United States[107], specialised in history of Russia[108]; Anna Geifman[109], a historian[110], b. 1962[111], of Soviet Union[112], specialised in history[113]; and Fiona Hill[114], a political scientist[115], b. 1965[116], of United States[117], awarded the Frank Knox Memorial Fellowship[118], specialised in history[119].

FAQs

Where was Richard Pipes born?

Richard Pipes's place of birth was Cieszyn[2].

Where did Richard Pipes die?

Richard Pipes passed away in Cambridge[4].

What did Richard Pipes do for work?

Richard Pipes worked as historian[6], writer[7], and university teacher[8].

Where did Richard Pipes go to school?

Richard Pipes was educated at Cornell University[15] and Harvard University[16].

What awards did Richard Pipes receive?

Honors received include National Humanities Medal[22], Guggenheim Fellowship[23], George Louis Beer Prize[24], and Commander of the Cross of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland[25].

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