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James H. Billington is an American writer and historian. He is best known for his book, The Icon and the Axe: An Interpretive History of Russian Culture, which was published in 1966. He has also written several other books on Russian culture and history, including The Face of Russia: Anguish, Aspiration, and Achievement in the Mirror of Russian Culture (1998) and Russia in Search of Itself (2004). Billington was born in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, and attended Princeton University, where he earned his bachelor's degree in 1951. He then went on to earn his master's degree from Balliol College, Oxford, in 1953. He later earned his Ph.D. from Harvard University in 1958. Billington has held several positions in academia, including professor of history at Harvard University, professor of history and director of the Russian Research Center at Harvard, and professor of history at Princeton University. He has also served as a visiting professor at the University of California, Berkeley, and the University of Michigan. Billington has received numerous awards and honors, including the Order of Friendship of Peoples from the Soviet Union in 1989, the Order of Friendship of Peoples from Russia in 1994, and the Order of Merit of the Russian Federation in 2000. He was also awarded the National Humanities Medal in 2004. As of 2021, James H. Billington's net worth is estimated to be roughly $1 million.
| Popular As | James Hadley Billington |
| Occupation | writer |
| Age | 89 years old |
| Zodiac Sign | Gemini |
| Born | 1 June, 1929 |
| Birthday | 1 June |
| Birthplace | Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, USA |
| Date of death | 20 November, 2018 |
| Died Place | Washington, District of Columbia, USA |
| Nationality | United States |
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James H. Billington Height, Weight & Measurements
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Who Is James H. Billington's Wife?
His wife is Marjorie Anne Brennan (1957 - 20 November 2018) ( his death) ( 4 children)
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| Parents | Not Available |
| Wife | Marjorie Anne Brennan (1957 - 20 November 2018) ( his death) ( 4 children) |
| Sibling | Not Available |
| Children | Not Available |
James H. Billington Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is James H. Billington worth at the age of 89 years old? James H. Billington’s income source is mostly from being a successful Writer. He is from United States. We have estimated James H. Billington's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2023 | $1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2023 | Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2022 | Pending |
| Salary in 2022 | Under Review |
| House | Not Available |
| Cars | Not Available |
| Source of Income | Writer |
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