Norman Cantor

Historian, Author

1929 – 2004

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Who was Norman Cantor?

Norman Frank Cantor was a historian who specialized in the medieval period. Known for his accessible writing and engaging narrative style, Cantor's books were among the most widely read treatments of medieval history in English. His textbook The Civilization of the Middle Ages, first published in 1963, remains an all-time bestseller in the field.

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Born
Nov 19, 1929
Winnipeg
Also known as
  • Norman Frank Cantor
  • Norman F. Cantor
Spouses
Religion
  • Judaism
Nationality
  • Canada
Profession
Education
  • Princeton University
  • University of Oxford
  • University of Manitoba
Lived in
  • Winnipeg
Died
Sep 18, 2004
Miami

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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