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Professor Elisabeth van Houts FBA

European history, 900-1300: Latin historiography, biographical writing and memorial traditions; Anglo-Continental socio-political relations and cultural exchange; the role of women and gender.
A photo of Elisabeth van Houts FBA.
Fellow type
UK Fellow
Year elected
2024
Honours
FBA
Sections
Medieval Studies
Website
https://www.hist.cam.ac.uk/people/professor-elisabeth-van-houts

Current post

University of Cambridge; Emeritus Honorary Professor in European Medieval History

Emmanuel College, Cambridge Life-Fellow

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