Simon Schama

Simon Schama

Keynote Speaker: Professor of Art History and History at Columbia University in New York

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Simon Schama Biography

An English historian and television presenter, Simon Schama is renowned for his specialization in art history, Dutch history, Jewish history, and French history. His academic pursuits led him to the prestigious Professor of History and Art History role at Columbia University. He has also held the title of Mellon Professor of History at Harvard University. Schama first garnered public attention with his history of the French Revolution, "Citizens," which went on to win the 1990 NCR Book Award.

His expertise in various historical periods led him to host the 15-part BBC television documentary series "A History of Britain." Schama continued to make his mark in the television industry by hosting other documentary series such as "The American Future: A History" and "The Story of the Jews." His contributions to the field of history and television have been recognized through the Wolfson History Prize and the Leo Gershoy Award. He has also been knighted in the 2018 Queen's Birthday Honours List and is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature.

Aside from his television career, Schama is an accomplished author, having written books on Dutch history and the Zionist aims of the Rothschild family. His book "The Embarrassment of Riches" offers a focused examination of Dutch history. He has also contributed as an on-screen expert in the PBS series "Art of the Western World." His book "Landscape and Memory," which was a commercial success, won numerous prizes and proved his adeptness in connecting historical events with geographical spaces. Schama's broad range of knowledge in various historical periods and his ability to effectively communicate this to a wide audience through his books and television programs make him a notable figure in the field of history.

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Simon Schama is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Change Management, Authors, Diversity & Inclusion, Leadership, History, Jewish Heritage and Professors.

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Simon Schama generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

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Simon Schama is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Change Management, Authors and Diversity & Inclusion. The estimated speaking fee range to book Simon Schama for live events is $50,000 - $100,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Simon Schama generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Erin Gruwell, Mickey Edwards and Ronald W. Zweig. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Simon Schama for an upcoming event.

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  • How do I book Simon Schama to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Simon Schama for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Simon Schama, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Simon Schama or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Simon Schama for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Simon Schama, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is $50,000 - $100,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Simon Schama, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Simon Schama speak about?

    Simon Schama is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Change Management, Authors, Diversity & Inclusion, Leadership, History, Jewish Heritage and Professors.
  • Where does Simon Schama travel from?

    Simon Schama generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Simon Schama?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Simon Schama for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Simon Schama for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Simon Schama or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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