Stanley Wolpert, a professor and author of Jinnah of Pakistan, passed away at the age of 91.
According to a report in LA Time, Wolpert was the son of Nathan and Frances Wolpert who attended Brooklyn Technical High School, The New York State Maritime Academy, CCNY, and the University of Pennsylvania.
In the University of Pennsylvania, he pursued South Asia Studies, eventually becoming a renowned historian of India. The report said that the renowned historian passed away last month.
He authored 15 books, including four novels, and was the editor-in-chief of the Encyclopedia of India.
Along with Jinnah of Pakistan, his other publications include Congress and Indian Nationalism: The Pre-independence Phase, Gandhi’s Passion: The Life and the Legacy of Mahatma Gandhi, Shameful Flight: The Last Years of the British Empire in India and Zulfi Bhutto of Pakistan: His Life and Times (1993).
Stanley’s devotion to teaching earned him the gratitude and affection of thousands of students over the course of his 59-year teaching career. He taught his last seminar at the age of 90.
He is survived by Dorothy, his wife of 65 years; his sons — Daniel and Adam — and daughters-in-law, Debra and Katy, respectively; and his adored grandchildren Sam, Max, and Sabine.
Dear TNT Reader,
At The News Tribe, our mission is to bring you free, independent, and unbiased news and content that keeps you informed and empowered. We are committed to upholding the highest standards of journalism, as we understand that we are a platform for truth.
Apart from independent global news coverage, we also commit our unique focus on the Muslim world. In an age marked by the troubling rise of Islamophobia and widespread misrepresentation of Muslims in Western media, we strive to provide accurate and fair coverage.
But to continue doing so, we need your support. Even a small donation of 1$ can make a big difference. Your contribution will help us maintain the quality of our news and counteract the negative narratives that are so prevalent.
Please consider donating today to ensure we can keep delivering the news that matters. Together, we can make a positive impact on the world, and work towards a more inclusive, informed global society.
Donate Monthly Subscription Annual Subscription
