Roland Oliver

For the English barrister and High Court judge, see Roland Oliver (judge).
Roland Oliver
Born(1923-03-30)March 30, 1923
Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir
DiedFebruary 9, 2014(2014-02-09) (aged 90)
Frilsham, Berkshire, England
Spouse(s)Caroline Oliver (d. 1983)
Suzanne Miers (1990–)
Academic background
EducationStowe School
Alma materUniversity of Cambridge
Doctoral advisorNorman Sykes
Academic work
DisciplineHistory
Sub-disciplineHistory of Africa
African studies
Doctoral studentsDavid Birmingham

Roland Anthony Oliver FBA (30 March 1923 – 9 February 2014) was an English academic and emeritus professor of African history at the University of London.

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