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William Cronon

American historian · United States · On the map · Writers · Born 1954 · age 72

William Cronon is an American environmental historian and the Frederick Jackson Turner and Vilas Research Professor of History, Geography, and Environmental Studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He was president of the American Historical Association (AHA) in 2012.

William Cronon is read about 32 times a day, in 6 languages.

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2009Newberry Library AwardAward2004Wilbur Cross MedalAward1992Bancroft PrizeAward1985MacArthur Fellows ProgramAward1984Francis Parkman PrizeAward1976Rhodes ScholarshipAward1954Born11 September 1954

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Newberry Library Award2009
Wilbur Cross Medal2004
Bancroft Prize1992
MacArthur Fellows Program1985
Francis Parkman Prize1984
Rhodes Scholarship1976
Guggenheim Fellowship

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Country
United States
Category
Writers
Type
Writer / Author
Status
Living
Dates
Born 1954 · age 72

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