Bernard Lewis

British-American historian (1916–2018)

Bernard Lewis, FBA (May 31, 1916 – May 19, 2018) was a British-American historian. He worked in the oriental studies. He was also known as a public intellectual and political commentator.[1]

Bernard Lewis
Born(1916-05-31)May 31, 1916
DiedMay 19, 2018(2018-05-19) (aged 101)
Academic background
Academic work
Era20th century philosophy
Main interestsOriental studies
Notable worksWhat Went Wrong?
Islam and the West

Lewis died on May 19, 2018, at the age of 101, in Voorhees Township, New Jersey twelve days before his 102nd birthday.[2]

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  1. Kramer, Martin (1999). "Bernard Lewis". Encyclopedia of Historians and Historical Writing. Vol. 1. London: Fitzroy Dearborn. pp. 719–720. Archived from the original on November 13, 2010. Retrieved 2006-05-23.
  2. Murphy, Brian (May 19, 2018). "Bernard Lewis, eminent historian of the Middle East, dies at 101". Retrieved May 19, 2018.

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