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John Donnelly Fage

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British historian; (1921-2002)

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John Donnelly Fage was a British historian who was among the first academics to specialise in African history, especially of the pre-colonial period, in the United Kingdom and West Africa. He published a number of influential studies on West African history including Introduction to the History of West Africa (1955).

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Among other influential series, Fage co-edited the General History of Africa (1981-93) published by UNESCOAmong other influential series, Fage co-edited the General History of Africa (1981-93) published by UNESCO

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Distinguished Africanist

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Basil DavidsonAlso won Distinguished Africanist

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John Donnelly Fage was a British historian who was among the first academics to specialise in African history, especially of the pre-colonial period, in the United Kingdom and West Africa. He published a number of influential studies on West African history including Introduction to the History of West Africa (1955). He subsequently co-founded the Journal of African History, the first specialist academic journal in the field, with Roland Oliver in 1960.

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Lived 1921 to 2002 · aged 81
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