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Burmese historian and professor (1889–1965) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
G.E. Harvey (16 April 1889 – 29 August 1962) was a British diplomat, historian and professor, specializing in Burmese history.[2] Harvey obtained a bachelor of literature degree from University of Oxford in 1922.[2] His undergraduate thesis was published by Longman's in 1925.[2] He is best known for his seminal books on Burmese history, including History of Burma, which was published in 1925 and known for its Burmese chronicle perspective.[3]
G.E. Harvey | |
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Born | Godfery Eric Harvey 16 April 1889[1] |
Died | 29 August 1962 73) | (aged
Occupation | Historian |
Spouse | Stella Hope Garratt |
Children | Charles Nigel Harvey Daphne Harvey |
Academic background | |
Alma mater | University of Oxford |
Academic work | |
Discipline | Southeast Asian History |
Sub-discipline | Burmese history |
Harvey became a lecturer in Burmese history and law at the University of Oxford from 1936 to 1942.[2] He was president of the Oxford University Anthropological Society in the 1940s.[4] After World War II, he retired in Oxford.[2]