Simon Schama

Summary

Simon Schama is a human^[1]. He was born in London^[2]. He was born on February 13, 1945^[3]. He worked as an art historian^[4], historian^[5], university teacher^[6], screenwriter^[7], and writer^[8]. He has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[9]

Key Facts

• Simon Schama's place of birth was London^[2].
• Simon Schama was born on February 13, 1945^[3].
• Simon Schama held citizenship in United Kingdom^[10].
• Simon Schama worked as an art historian^[4].
• Simon Schama's professions included historian^[5].
• Simon Schama worked as a university teacher^[6].
• Simon Schama worked as a screenwriter^[7].
• Simon Schama worked as a writer^[8].
• Simon Schama's professions included television presenter^[11].
• Simon Schama was employed by Columbia University^[12].
• Simon Schama's education included a stint at Haberdashers' Aske's Boys' School^[13].
• Simon Schama received the Commander of the Order of the British Empire^[14].
• Simon Schama received the NCR Book Award^[15].
• Simon Schama received the St. Louis Literary Award^[16].
• Simon Schama received the Wolfson History Prize^[17].
• Simon Schama received the Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature^[18].
• Simon Schama received the Knight Bachelor^[19].
• Simon Schama was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences^[20].
• Simon Schama is recorded as male^[21].
• Simon Schama's instance of is recorded as human^[22].
• Simon Schama's Commons category is recorded as Simon Schama^[23].
• Simon Schama's residence is recorded as Briarcliff Manor^[24].
• Simon Schama's residence is recorded as New York^[25].
• Simon Schama's family name is recorded as Schama^[26].
• Simon Schama's given name is recorded as Simon^[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in London^[2], Simon Schama… he was born on February 13, 1945^[3].

Education

Simon Schama's education included a stint at Haberdashers' Aske's Boys' School^[13]. He studied under John H. Plumb^[28].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include art historian^[4], historian^[5], university teacher^[6], screenwriter^[7], writer^[8], and television presenter^[11]. Among Simon Schama's employers was Columbia University^[12].

Recognition

Awards received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire^[14], a grade of an order^[29], in United Kingdom^[30]; NCR Book Award^[15], an award^[31], founded in 1987^[32]; St. Louis Literary Award^[16], a literary award^[33], in Mexico^[34], founded in 1967^[35]; Wolfson History Prize^[17], a science award^[36], in United Kingdom^[37], founded in 1972^[38]; Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature^[18], a fellowship award^[39], in United Kingdom^[40]; and Knight Bachelor^[19], a title of honor^[41], in United Kingdom^[42], founded in 1300^[43].

Why It Matters

Simon Schama has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[9] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[44]

FAQs

Where was Simon Schama born?

Simon Schama's place of birth was London^[2].

What did Simon Schama do for work?

Simon Schama worked as art historian^[4], historian^[5], university teacher^[6], screenwriter^[7], and writer^[8].

Where did Simon Schama go to school?

Simon Schama was educated at Haberdashers' Aske's Boys' School^[13].

What awards did Simon Schama receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire^[14], NCR Book Award^[15], St. Louis Literary Award^[16], and Wolfson History Prize^[17].