E. H. Carr

British historian, journalist, diplomat and political scientist (1892–1982)
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E. H. Carr was born on June 28, 1892, in London.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7] He held citizenship of the United Kingdom. He was a historian, journalist, diplomat, writer, political scientist, and professor.[2]

Key Facts

  • Spouse: Betty Abigail Behrens[11]
  • Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[12]
  • Occupation: professor[13], politician[14]
  • Field of work: history of the Soviet Union[15], historiography[16], international relations theory[17], history[18], international relations[19], foreign policy[20], political science[21], literary activity[22], journalism[23], diplomacy[24]
  • Employer: University of Oxford[25], Aberystwyth University[26]
  • Educated at: Trinity College[27]
  • Notable work: What Is History?[28]
  • Award received: Commander of the Order of the British Empire[29], Fellow of the British Academy[30], Porson Prize[31], Cross of Liberty 3rd Division, 3rd Class[32]
  • Member of: American Academy of Arts and Sciences[33], American Philosophical Society[34]
  • Sex or gender: male[35]
  • Doctoral student: Gabriel Gorodetsky[36]
  • Family name: Carr[37]
  • Given name: Edward[38], Hallett[39]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[40]
  • Name in native language: Edward Hallett Carr[41]
  • Number of children: 1[42]

Why It Matters

E. H. Carr has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 59 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]

Works attributed to him include What Is History?[45], a written work[46] and The Twenty Years' Crisis[47], a written work[48].

His notable doctoral advisees include Gabriel Gorodetsky[49], a historian[50], b. 1945[51], of Israel[52], specialised in history of Russia[53].

FAQs

Where was E. H. Carr born?

E. H. Carr was born in London[2].

Where did E. H. Carr die?

E. H. Carr passed away in London[4].

Who was E. H. Carr married to?

E. H. Carr's spouses include Betty Abigail Behrens[11].

What did E. H. Carr do for work?

E. H. Carr worked as a historian[5], journalist[6], diplomat[7], writer[8], and political scientist[9].

Where did E. H. Carr go to school?

E. H. Carr was educated at Trinity College[27].

What awards did E. H. Carr receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[29], Fellow of the British Academy[30], Porson Prize[31], and Cross of Liberty 3rd Division, 3rd Class[32].

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  1. [2] ↑ . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [35] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . data.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  4. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [18] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [19] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [20] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [21] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [22] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [23] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [24] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [7] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [9] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [14] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  26. [29] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [30] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  29. [32] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  30. [36] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  31. [33] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  32. [34] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  33. [1] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . data.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  34. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  35. [37] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  36. [38] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  37. [39] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  38. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  39. [40] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . data.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  40. [41] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  41. [42] ↑ . wikidata.org.

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  1. [45] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [47] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [49] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site

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  1. [46] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [48] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [50] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [51] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [52] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [53] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [43] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [44] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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