John King Fairbank

John King Fairbank (1907–1991) was an American historian, university teacher and writer.

Also recorded as John K. Fairbank; John Fairbank.

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Overview

Born at Huron in 1907, died at Cambridge in 1991.

In detail

John King Fairbank studied at Harvard University, University of Wisconsin–Madison and Phillips Exeter Academy. Joseph R. Levenson, Edward L. Dreyer and Benjamin I. Schwartz are recorded as having studied under John King Fairbank. the recorded working language is English.

The field of work recorded is sinology.

Employment is recorded with Harvard University. Membership is recorded of American Academy of Arts and Sciences, American Historical Association and American Philosophical Society.

Distinctions recorded are Guggenheim Fellowship and Rhodes Scholarship.

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    “John King Fairbank”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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    Wikidata, structured authority record Q1394780: John King Fairbank

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