Tim Severin
British explorer, historian, writer (1940-2020) · United Kingdom · On the map · Historical Figures · Died at 80
Timothy Severin was a British explorer, historian, and writer. Severin was noted for his work in retracing the legendary journeys of historical figures. Severin was awarded both the Founder's Medal of the Royal Geographical Society and the Livingstone Medal of the Royal Scottish Geographical Society.
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2020Died18 December 20201988Livingstone MedalAward1986Founder’s MedalAward1982Thomas Cook Travel Book AwardAward1940Born25 September 1940
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Awards
About this person
He received the Thomas Cook Travel Book Award for his 1982 book The Sindbad Voyage.
Country
United Kingdom
Category
Historical Figures
Type
Historical Figure
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1940 to 2020 · aged 80
