Timothy David Snyder, born on August 18, 1969, is a renowned American historian whose work has shaped our understanding of Central and Eastern Europe, the Soviet Union, and the Holocaust. Growing up with a deep curiosity about history and its darkest chapters, Snyder would eventually become one of the foremost scholars in his field, holding prestigious academic positions and reaching a broad audience with his books.
Snyder is the Richard C. Levin Professor of History at Yale University, where his lectures draw in students and scholars eager to learn from his expertise. In addition to his work at Yale, Snyder is a permanent fellow at the Institute for Human Sciences in Vienna, allowing him to stay connected to the regions he studies most closely.