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David Starkey

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Born January 3, 1945 · Kendal, England, UK

Also known as David Robert Starkey · Dr David Starkey · Dr. David Starkey

Biography

David Robert Starkey MA, PhD, D.Litt., CBE, FSA, FRHistS is an English constitutional historian and a radio and television presenter. Born the only child of Quaker parents, he attended Kendal Grammar School before studying at Cambridge through a scholarship.

Awards & recognition

  • honorary doctor of the École normale supérieure de Cachan · 2013
  • Commander of the Order of the British Empire
  • Fellow of the Royal Historical Society
  • Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries
  • Medlicott Medal

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