George M. Fredrickson
American professor and historian

George M. Fredrickson

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American professor and historian
Gender:
Male
Places:
United States of America
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Historian
Work field:
Social science
Birth:
16 July 1934(Bristol)
Death:
25 February 2008(Palo Alto)
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Introduction

George M. Fredrickson (July 16, 1934 – February 25, 2008) was an American Edgar E. Robinson Professor of U.S. History at Stanford University from 1984 until the time of his retirement in 2002.

Career

Fredrickson was best known for his work in the fields of comparative history, along with his work in the study of the history of racism and white supremacy. Fredrickson was also the president of the Organization of American Historians.

Awards

  • 1982 Merle Curti Award, for White Supremacy: A Comparative Study of American and South African History
  • 1982 Pulitzer Prize for History finalist