Geoffrey Elton

Geoffrey Elton (1921–1994) was a British writer, historian and university teacher.

Also recorded as Gottfried Rudolph Otto Ehrenberg; Sir Geoffrey Rudolph Elton; Geoffrey R. Elton; G. R. Elton; Geoffrey R Elton; G R Elton.

Overview

Born at Tübingen in 1921, died at England in 1994.

In detail

Geoffrey Elton studied at University College London, University of London and Rydal Penrhos. the recorded working language is English.

Employment is recorded with University of Cambridge and University of Glasgow. Positions recorded include Regius Professor of History, Cambridge University. Membership is recorded of American Academy of Arts and Sciences and Royal Historical Society.

Distinctions recorded are Fellow of the Royal Historical Society and Knight Bachelor.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Geoffrey Elton”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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    Wikidata, structured authority record Q89433: Geoffrey Elton

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