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Questions about Alexis Sanderson

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When was Alexis Sanderson born and where did he study?

Alexis Sanderson was born in 1948. He began his undergraduate studies at Balliol College, Oxford, in 1968.

What years did Alexis Sanderson spend studying in Kashmir under Swami Lakshman Joo?

In 1971, Alexis Sanderson left England to spend six years in Kashmir. There he studied under Swami Lakshman Joo from 1971 until 1977.

Which academic positions did Alexis Sanderson hold between 1971 and 2015?

From 1971 to 1974, Alexis Sanderson served as a Senior Scholar at Merton College, Oxford. Between 1974 and 1977, he held a Junior Research Fellowship at Brasenose College, Oxford. In 1992, he received an appointment to the Spalding Chair of Eastern Religions and Ethics and became a Fellow of All Souls College. He remained active until his retirement in 2015.

When was The Śaiva Age published by Alexis Sanderson and what does it cover?

The article titled The Śaiva Age was published in March 2009 by the Institute of Oriental Culture in Tokyo. It spans over three hundred pages and examines how Shaivism rose to prominence during the Early Medieval Period across South Asia.

What specific dates did Alexis Sanderson present History through Textual Criticism in 2001?

In 2001, Alexis Sanderson presented a paper titled History through Textual Criticism at a colloquium in Pondicherry. The event took place between January 11 and 13.