William Kilbourn

William Kilbourn

Canadian author & historian (1926–1995)

Died aged 69Canada

Biography

William Morley Kilbourn (18 December 1926 – 4 January 1995) was a Canadian author, historian, professor, and politician. Kilbourn wrote on various topics in Canadian history, including economics, religion, and biography. After studying at Oxford and Harvard during the 1950s, in 1962 Kilbourn joined the faculty at York University. From 1962 to 1967 he served as the chairman of its humanities division. In 1969, Kilbourn was elected to Toronto City Council and remained an alderman until 1976. Along with his academic activities, Kilbourn was an active member of the Liberal Party of Canada.

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Career highlights

Employers / organisations

  • Harvard University

Awards & honours (3)

  • Member of the Order of Canada
  • Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada
  • Albert B. Corey Prize

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William Kilbourn died on 1995 at the age of 69.
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William Kilbourn was born in Toronto.
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William Kilbourn is a citizen of Canada.
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