Edward H. Schafer, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
TweetEdward H. Schafer
American historian and sinologist
Date of Birth: 23-Aug-1913
Place of Birth: Seattle, Washington, United States
Date of Death: 09-Feb-1991
Profession: historian
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Virgo 
About Edward H. Schafer
- Edward Hetsel Schafer (23 August 1913 – 9 February 1991) was an American Sinologist, historian, and writer noted for his expertise on the Tang Dynasty, and was a professor of Chinese at University of California, Berkeley for 35 years.
- Schafer's most notable works include The Golden Peaches of Samarkand and The Vermilion Bird, which both explore China's interactions with other cultures and regions during the Tang dynasty.
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