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James I. Robertson Jr.

American historian (1930–2019)

James I. Robertson Jr.

Bud Robertson in Lexington, Virginia, 2005

Born(1930-07-18)July 18, 1930
Danville, Virginia, U.S.
DiedNovember 2, 2019(2019-11-02) (aged 89)
Richmond, Virginia, U.S.
Pen nameBud Robertson
OccupationAuthor, professor
Period1963–2019
SubjectAmerican Civil War
www.history.vt.edu/Robertson/index.html

James Irvin "Bud" Robertson Jr. (July 18, 1930 – November 2, 2019) was an American historian on the American Civil War and professor at Virginia Tech.[1]

Early life and academic career

Robertson was born on July 18, 1930, and raised in Danville, Virginia.[2][3] He earned his bachelor's degree at Randolph–Macon College in 1955, and his master's degree and PhD.

at Emory University in 1956 and 1959, respectively.[4] He earned his Litt.D. at Randolph-Macon in 1980.

Virginia Tech

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