Background
Becker, Seymour was born on September 15, 1934 in Rochester, New York, United States. Son of Aaron P. and Lena (Saperstone) Becker.
Becker, Seymour was born on September 15, 1934 in Rochester, New York, United States. Son of Aaron P. and Lena (Saperstone) Becker.
AB, Williams College, 1956. AM, Harvard University, 1958. Doctor of Philosophy, Harvard University, 1963.
From assistant to full professor Rutgers University, New Brunswick, New Jersey, 1962—2002, professor emeritus, since 2002.
Member American History Association, American Association Advancement of Slavic Studies (board directors 1979-1982), Association Study of Nationalities (vice president 1990-1994), Mid-Atlantic Slavic Conference (president 1979-1980).
Married Alla Zeide, October 23, 1981. Children: Geoffrey Mark, Susan Elizabeth.