Inspirational Quotes by Cornelis de Kiewiet (American Historian)

Cornelis Willem de Kiewiet (1902–86) was a Dutch-born American historian and university administrator, best known for his leadership at Cornell University and the University of Rochester. His scholarship on British colonial policy and South African history shaped discussions on imperialism and economic development.

Born in Rotterdam, Netherlands, de Kiewiet moved to South Africa, earning a B.A. (1923) and M.A. (1924) in history from the University of Witwatersrand. He later obtained a PhD in Modern History from the University of London (1927.) After moving to the U.S. (1929,) he taught European history at the University of Iowa before joining Cornell University (1941.)

At Cornell, he became Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences (1945,) Provost (1948,) and Acting President (1949–51.) He later served as President of the University of Rochester (1951–61,) expanding research programs and international academic initiatives.

Notable works include British Colonial Policy and the South African Republics, 1848–72 (1929,) The Imperial Factor in South Africa (1937,) A History of South Africa, Social and Economic (1941,) and The Anatomy of South African Misery (1956.)

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