Bernadotte Everly Schmitt
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Bernadotte Everly Schmitt
| Bernadotte Everly Schmitt | |
|---|---|
| Born | May 19, 1886 Strasburg, Virginia |
| Died | March 23, 1969 (aged 82) Alexandria, Virginia |
| Education | University of Wisconsin–Madison |
| Known for | Pulitzer Prize for History |
Bernadotte Everly Schmitt (May 19, 1886 – March 23, 1969) was an American historian.
Biography
He received his Master of Arts from the University of Oxford and his PhD from the University of Wisconsin–Madison. In 1916 he gained notice with England and Germany, 1740-1914. His book The Coming of the War, 1914 won him the Pulitzer Prize for History. He was the first editor of the Journal of Modern History, having served from 1929 to 1946. In 1960, he was President of the American Historical Association. He died in 1969.[1]
References
- ^ "Bernadotte E. Schmitt Is Dead. Historian Won Pulitzer Prize. Charged Germany With Guilt for World War I in 'The Coming of the War, 1914'.". New York Times. March 24, 1969. http://select.nytimes.com/gst/abstract.html?res=F10816FD3E5E1B7493C6AB1788D85F4D8685F9. Retrieved 2008-07-17. "Bernadotte E. Schmitt, Pulitzer Prize-winning historian and authority on modern ... Dr. Schmitt was born in Strasburg, Va. ..."
Further reading
- Encyclopedia Americana (Volume 24: 1969) page 384.
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