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Robert Whealey
Robert H. Whealey (May 16, 1930 – May 7, 2026) was an American historian with expertise on the Spanish Civil War and how it was influenced by Hitler. He is Professor Emeritus of Ohio University He also wrote for the History News Service. Whealey's daughter, Alice Whealey, is author of the book, Josephus on Jesus: The Testimonium Flavianum Controversy from Late Antiquity to Modern Times. He lived in Athens, Ohio, Whealey died on May 7, 2026, at the age of 95.
Article summary
Robert H. Whealey (May 16, 1930 – May 7, 2026) was an American historian with expertise on the Spanish Civil War and how it was influenced by Hitler. He is Professor Emeritus of Ohio University He also wrote for the History News Service. Whealey's daughter, Alice Whealey, is author of the book, Josephus on Jesus: The Testimonium Flavianum Controversy from Late Antiquity to Modern Times. He lived in Athens, Ohio, Whealey died on May 7, 2026, at the age of 95.
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- date of death: 2026-05-07 — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95
Discussion questions
- Summarise the article in your own words. Which single claim would you verify first, and why?
- The record states that the date of death is "2026-05-07". What evidence would count against this claim?
- Which claim in this article is most likely to be revised as the sources update? How would you check its current status?
- If two sources disagreed about one of these facts, what would you need in order to trust one over the other?
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