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Simon Schama Biography
Birth Name:Simon Michael Schama
Birth Place:London, England
Profession Writer, Producer
Fast Facts
- In 1989, his book, "Citizens: A Chronicle of the French Revolution," was on the New YOrk Times Best Books of the Year list
- In 2001, he was awarded the Commander of the Order of the British Empire
- Won the 2001 Broadcasting Press Guild Writer's Award
- Won the Wolfson History Prize for his book "Patriots and Liberators․"
- Studied history at Christ's College, University of Cambridge
- Is best known for his expertise in the history of art and France
- Has served as a professor of art history at Columbia University
Awards
- 2001BAFTA TV Award-Huw Wheldon Award for Specialised Programme or Series (Arts, History, Religion and Science): nominated
- 2001Writer's Award-: winner
- 2002BAFTA TV Award-Richard Dimbleby Award for the Best Presenter (Factual, Features and News): nominated
- 2003Emmy-Outstanding Individual Achievement in a Craft: Writing: nominated
- 2007BAFTA TV Award-Huw Wheldon Award for Specialist Factual: nominated