Seymour-Becker-Obituary

Seymour Becker

New York, New York

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Dr. Seymour Becker, historian, died October 5, 2020, in NYC at the age of 86. A specialist in 19th and early 20th century Russian history, he taught at Rutgers University from 1962 until his retirement in 2002. He was among the pioneers in the field of nationalities and empire studies regarding...

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May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Sy was a dear high school classmate, admired and respected by his classmates. A loyal grad who regularly attended reunions and maintained a seventy plus year friendship. I treasure the memory of knowing such a special person.

I always enjoyed an "intellectual" conversation with Becker. Sincere condolences to his lovely Alla.