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Akira Iriye
American historian
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- born
- 1934
- died
- 2026
- age at death
- 91
- known for
- international political scientist, political historian, university teacher
1934 – 2026
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who akira iriye is
Akira Iriye was an American historian specializing in diplomatic history, international and transnational history. He taught at University of Chicago and Harvard University until his retirement in 2005.
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