Clifford Edmund Bosworth

Quick Facts: Who was Clifford Edmund Bosworth?

Subject:

Clifford Edmund Bosworth

Known for:

Influential British historian and Orientalist specializing in Arabic and Iranian studies.

Born:

1928-12-29

Died:

2015-02-28

Century / Era:

1928s Historical Era Archive

Verified Source:

2Day Chrono-Wiki & Primary Historical Archives

Origins & Early Life

Clifford Edmund Bosworth FBA (29 December 1928 – 28 February 2015) was an English historian and Orientalist, specialising in Arabic and Iranian studies. Bosworth was born on 29 December 1928 in Sheffield, West Riding of Yorkshire (now South Yorkshire). His father, Clifford Bosworth, clerked for Board of Guardians before working for Ministry of Pensions and National Insurance. His mother was Gladys Constance Gregory. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree in modern history from St John's College, Oxford, before achieving an MA in Middle Eastern studies and PhD degrees from the University of Edinburgh.

Career & Major Achievements

Before attending the University of Edinburgh, he worked for the Department of Agriculture for Scotland. There he met Annette Ellen Todd, and they were married in Edinburgh on 19 September 1957. The couple went on to have three daughters. He held permanent posts at the University of St Andrews, the University of Manchester and the Center for the Humanities at Princeton University. He was visiting professor at the University of Exeter, where he held the post from 2004.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

Bosworth died on 28 February 2015 in Yeovil, Somerset. Bosworth was the author of hundreds of articles in academic journals and composite volumes. His other contributions included nearly 200 articles in the Encyclopaedia of Islam and some 100 articles in the Encyclopædia Iranica, as well as articles for Encyclopædia Britannica and Encyclopedia Americana. He was the chief editor of the Encyclopaedia of Islam and a consulting editor of Encyclopædia Iranica.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1928 (1928-12-29): Birth of Clifford Edmund Bosworth — Influential British historian and Orientalist specializing in Arabic and Iranian studies.
2. 1957: 1957 Milestone — There he met Annette Ellen Todd, and they were married in Edinburgh on 19 September 1957.
3. 2004: 2004 Milestone — He was visiting professor at the University of Exeter, where he held the post from 2004.
4. 2015 (2015-02-28): Passing & Historical Legacy — Clifford Edmund Bosworth passed away on 2015-02-28, leaving an enduring historical legacy.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Clifford Edmund Bosworth

True or False: “Clifford Bosworth's primary area of historical focus was exclusively on the early Islamic period, ignoring later dynasties.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): While he specialized in early Islamic history, his work also covered later periods, such as the Ghaznavids (994–1040) and Qajar Iran (1800–1925).

Contemporary Figures & Related Historical Timelines

• Adam West — Contemporary (Born in 1928) (1928): American actor best known for portraying Batman in the 1960s and extensive voice work.
• Adrian Frutiger — Contemporary (Born in 1928) (1928): Pioneering Swiss typeface designer, master of sans-serif aesthetics.
• Agnès Varda — Contemporary (Born in 1928) (1928): Pioneering French filmmaker, artist, and documentarian celebrated for her unique vision.
• A. P. J. Abdul Kalam — Contemporary (Died in 2015) (2015): Visionary aerospace engineer, scientist, and former President of India.
• Abdullah of Saudi Arabia — Contemporary (Died in 2015) (2015): King of Saudi Arabia, known for his role in modernizing the kingdom's governance.
• Al Arbour — Contemporary (Died in 2015) (2015): Pioneering Canadian hockey player, coach, and executive known for leading the Islanders.
• Adam Kuper — Shared historical date (12-29 · Born) (1941): Influential British social anthropologist known for research in Southern Africa.
• Aleksey Nikolayevich Tolstoy — Shared historical date (12-29 · Born) (1882): Versatile Russian/Soviet writer known for historical and science fiction.
• 3rd Dalai Lama — Shared historical date (02-28 · Born) (1543): Founding figure of the Dalai Lama lineage, pivotal to Gelug school's rise in Tibet.
• Abu Abdallah al-Shi'i — Shared historical date (02-28 · Died) (911): Influential 10th-century Isma'ili missionary who aided the conquest of Ifriqiya.
• 1928 Historical Timeline & Archive — Explore world events and figures from 1928
• December 29 (12-29) On This Day — Historical birthdays and events on December 29
• 2015 Historical Timeline & Archive — Explore world events and figures from 2015
• February 28 (02-28) On This Day — Historical events and memorials on February 28

Frequently Asked Questions about Clifford Edmund Bosworth