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David C. Lindberg

David Lindberg
Born(1935-11-15)November 15, 1935
DiedJanuary 6, 2015(2015-01-06) (aged 79)
AwardsGeorge Sarton Medal (1999)
Academic background
EducationNorthwestern University (BS)
Indiana University (PhD)
ThesisJohn Pecham and the Science of Optics: Perspectiva communis (1970)
Academic work
DisciplineHistory and philosophy of science
InstitutionsUniversity of Michigan
University of Wisconsin–Madison
Institute for Advanced Study

David Charles Lindberg (November 15, 1935 – January 6, 2015) was an American historian of science. His main focus was in the history of medieval and early modern science, especially physical science and the relationship between religion and science. Lindberg was the author or editor of many books and received numerous grants and awards. He also served as president of the History of Science Society and in 1999 was the recipient of its Sarton medal.[1]

  1. ^ "ACMRS Distinguished Lecture - Lindberg". Archived from the original on 2003-01-18. Retrieved 2007-07-02.

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