Robert Bothwell

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Robert Bothwell

Born
Robert Selkirk Bothwell

(1944-08-17) 17 August 1944 (age 78)
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Academic background
Alma mater
Thesis Loring Christie (1973)
Institutions Trinity College, Toronto
Main interests Canada–US relations

Robert Selkirk Bothwell CM FRSC (born 1944) is a Canadian professor of Canadian history. Bothwell is considered to be the foremost scholar on Canadian Cold War participation, as well as a frequently published author.

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Life and career

Bothwell was born in Ottawa, Ontario, on 17 August 1944. He completed his Bachelor of Arts degree at the University of Toronto and his Doctor of Philosophy degree at Harvard University. [1] He was Director of the University of Toronto's international relations program at Trinity College, [2] where he is a fellow, [3] and is a professor of Canadian political and diplomatic history. Bothwell holds the May Gluskin Chair in Canadian History. His research interests include modern Canadian history and political, diplomatic, and military history. Bothwell is an expert on Canada–US relations. [2]

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References

  1. "University of Toronto profile". Archived from the original on 12 February 2010. Retrieved 22 February 2010.
  2. 1 2 "Won't 'sell out' on rights despite China snub: PM". CBC News. 15 November 2006. Retrieved 22 February 2010.
  3. "Trinity Magazine". University of Trinity College. Spring 2009. Retrieved 22 February 2010.
Awards
Preceded by J. B. Tyrrell Historical Medal
2010
Succeeded by