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Jonathan Israel
British historian · United Kingdom · On the map · Writers · Born 1946 · age 80
Jonathan Irvine Israel is a British historian specialising in Dutch history, the Age of Enlightenment, Spinoza's philosophy and European Jews.
Jonathan Israel is read about 60 times a day, in 14 languages.
A typical day, 30 days to 22 June 2026
The middle day of the days counted, so one week of news cannot move it. The line under it is the last 60 days, one point a day.
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2011Honorary Doctorate from University of Jean-Monnet-Saint-ÉtienneAward2010Benjamin Franklin MedalAward2008Dr A.H. Heineken Prize for HistoryAward2005Honorary Doctor of the University of AntwerpAward2001Leo Gershoy AwardAward1986Wolfson History PrizeAward1946Born22 January 1946
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About this person
Israel was appointed as Andrew W. Mellon Professor in the School of Historical Studies at the Institute for Advanced Study, Princeton, New Jersey, in January 2001 and retired in July 2016. He was previously Professor of Dutch History and Institutions at the University College London.
Country
United Kingdom
Category
Writers
Type
Writer / Author
Status
Living
Dates
Born 1946 · age 80
The same award as Jonathan
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Judith HerrinBoth received Dr A.H. Heineken Prize for History
Mona OzoufBoth received Dr A.H. Heineken Prize for HistoryRichard S. WestfallBoth received Leo Gershoy AwardJohn ElliottBoth received Leo Gershoy Award
Aleida AssmannBoth received Dr A.H. Heineken Prize for History