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John Boswell

American historian · United States · On the map · Writers · Lived 1947 to 1994 · aged 47

John Eastburn Boswell was an American historian and a full professor at Yale University. Many of Boswell's studies focused on the issue of religion and homosexuality, specifically Christianity and homosexuality.

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Awards

National Book Award1981

About this person

Much of his work addressed the history of marginalized groups, particularly in the context of religion and sexuality.

Country
United States
Category
Writers
Type
Writer / Author
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1947 to 1994 · aged 47