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Stephen Richard Turnbull, born on February 6, 1948, is a British historian and writer. He is an expert in military history, especially about East Asia. He is famous for his books about the Japanese samurai.

Early Life and Education

Stephen Turnbull went to Cambridge University. There, he earned his first degree. He studied more and got two master's degrees. One was in Theology, which is about religion. The other was in Military History. Later, he earned a PhD from the University of Leeds. A PhD is the highest university degree.

Career Highlights

Stephen Turnbull works at the University of Leeds. He is a lecturer there. He teaches about religions from East Asia.

Awards and Recognition

Stephen Turnbull has received special awards. He won the Cannon Prize. This award came from the British Association for Japanese Studies.

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