John F. Richards | |
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| Born | November 3, 1938 Exeter, New Hampshire, U.S. |
| Died | August 23, 2007 (aged 68) Durham, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Education | University of New Hampshire University of California, Berkeley (PhD) |
| Occupation | Historian |
| Spouse |
Ann Berry (m. 1961) |
| Children | 2 |
John F. Richards (November 3, 1938 – August 23, 2007) was a historian of South Asia and in particular of the Mughal Empire. He was Professor of History at Duke University in North Carolina, and a recipient in 2007 of the Distinguished Contributions to Asian Studies Award. He participated in and encouraged a multi-disciplinary, multi-regional approach to studies.[1]