Answer
Herodotus
Explanation
The Roman philosopher Cicero (106 BC-43 BC) was the first to call the Greek historian Herodotus 'The Father of History'. Herodotus (484 BC-425 BC) was the first real historian of the world. He wrote only one book named 'The Histories' around 430 BC.
Key Points
- > The study of history originated in ancient Greece.
- > The book 'The Histories' by Herodotus describes the Graeco-Persian/Greek-Iranian Wars.
- > The lifespan of Herodotus was 484 BC - 425 BC.
- > Cicero was a famous Roman philosopher who lived from 106 BC to 43 BC.
- > The English word 'History' comes from the Greek word 'historia', meaning research or inquiry.
- > History is essentially the systematic study of the past.
- > Herodotus was the first to systematically record historical events.
Additional Information
Historians and Their Titles
| Historian | Title | Book / Quote |
|---|---|---|
| Herodotus | Father of History | The Histories |
| Leopold von Ranke | Father of Modern History | Describe the past as it actually was |
| Cicero | Roman Philosopher | Gave title to Herodotus |
| E. H. Carr | British Historian | History is an unending dialogue... |
Memory Tips
- History = Herodotus (Both start with H).
- The word Historia is Greek, and Herodotus was also Greek.