The Royal Asiatic Society of Great Britain and Ireland was founded by the eminent Sanskrit scholar Sir Henry Thomas Colebrooke on the 15th March 1823. It received its Royal Charter from King George IV on the 11th August 1824 'for the investigation of… read more
The Royal Asiatic Society of Great Britain and Ireland was founded by the eminent Sanskrit scholar Sir Henry Thomas Colebrooke on the 15th March 1823. It received its Royal Charter from King George IV on the 11th August 1824 'for the investigation of subjects connected with and for the encouragement of science, literature and the arts in relation to Asia'. It continues as a forum for those who are interested in the languages, cultures and history of Asia to meet and exchange ideas.
Bosworth was born in Sheffield. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree in modern history from St John's College, Oxford,and both MA in Middle Eastern studies and PhD degrees from the University of Edinburgh. He held permanent posts at the University of St… read more
Bosworth was born in Sheffield. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree in modern history from St John's College, Oxford,and both MA in Middle Eastern studies and PhD degrees from the University of Edinburgh. He held permanent posts at the University of St Andrews, the University of Manchester and the Center for the Humanities at Princeton University. He was also a visiting professor at the University of Exeter. Bosworth was a historian and Orientalist, specialising in Arabic and Iranian studies.
The Royal Asiatic Society Medal was awarded to Edmund Bosworth in 2003. There is a small amount of correspondence concerned with his award.
Copy of an email from Rachel Ward, Director, Royal Asiatic Society, to Anthony Stockwell, President, Royal Asiatic Society, to inform that the Committee chosen to select the next recipient of the award were unanimous in their selection of Clifford Edmund Bosworth. Typed, 1 piece, dated 5 April 2003.
Copy of an email from Duncan Haldane to Rachel Ward and Anthony Stockwell to give contact details for Bosworth. Typed, 1 piece, dated 11 April 2003.
Letter from Anthony Stockwell to Clifford Edmund Bosworth to inform him of the Council's wishes to award him the Society's medal. He asks if Bosworth would be willing to give a lecture during the 2003-04 academic session. Typed, 1 piece, dated 15 April 2003.
Copy of emails between Anthony Stockwell and Edmund Bosworth concerning his acceptance of the medal. Typed, 1 piece, dated 17 April 2003.
Copy of an email from Anthony Stockwell to Rachel Ward to inform of Bosworth's acceptance and give his contact details. Typed, 1 piece, dated 17 April 2003.
