Award
Guggenheim Fellowship
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Edward H. Schafer
1913-08-23 – 1991-02-09
Life & Legacy
Edward Hetzel Schafer (August 23, 1913 – February 9, 1991) was an American historian, sinologist, and writer noted for his expertise on the Tang dynasty, and was a professor of Chinese at University of California, Berkeley, for 35 years. Schafer's most notable works include The Golden Peaches of Samarkand and The Vermilion Bird, which both explore China's interactions with other cultures and regions during the Tang dynasty.
Occupation & Career
historian, sinologist, university teacher, pedagogue
Education
University of California, Berkeley; University of California, Los Angeles; Harvard University
Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications
Guggenheim Fellowship
Legacy Highlights
Honors & Awards
Guggenheim Fellowship
Employer
University of California, Berkeley
Education & Institutions
Harvard University · University of California, Berkeley · University of California, Los Angeles
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Sources & Provenance
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