Simon Schama

Birth Name:

Simon Michael Schama

Birth Place:

London, England

Profession

Writer, Producer

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

2001BAFTA TV Award - Huw Wheldon Award for Specialised Programme or Series (Arts, History, Religion and Science):Nominated
2001Writer's AwardWinner
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

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