John Thornton (historian)
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John K. Thornton is an American historian specializing in the history of Africa, the African Diaspora and the Atlantic world. He is a professor in the history department at Boston University.[1]
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Born | (1949-05-03) 3 May 1949 (age 74) Fort Monroe, Virginia, U.S. |
Nationality | American |
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Spouse | Linda Heywood |
Relatives | Betsy Thornton (sister) |
Awards | 2008 Herskovits Prize (with Linda Heywood) |
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Institutions | Boston University |
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