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David C. Lindberg

American historian of science (1935-2015) · United States · On the map · Writers · Died at 79

David Charles Lindberg was an American historian of science. His main focus was in the history of medieval and early modern science, especially physical science and the relationship between religion and science. Lindberg was the author or editor of many books and received numerous grants and awards.

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2015Died6 January 20151999George Sarton MedalAward1994Watson, Helen, Miles, and Audrey Davis PrizeAward1984Fellow of the Medieval Academy of AmericaAward1935Born15 November 1935

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Awards

George Sarton Medal1999
Watson, Helen, Miles, and Audrey Davis Prize1994
Fellow of the Medieval Academy of America1984
Guggenheim Fellowship

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He also served as president of the History of Science Society (1994-1995) and in 1999 was the recipient of its Sarton medal.

Country
United States
Category
Writers
Type
Writer / Author
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1935 to 2015 · aged 79