Who was Eric Christiansen?
Eric Christiansen was a medieval historian and fellow emeritus of New College, Oxford University.
Questions about Eric Christiansen
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When was Eric Christiansen born and when did he die?
Eric Christiansen was born on the 15th of September 1937 and died on the 31st of October 2016.
Where was Eric Christiansen born?
Eric Christiansen was born in Cheshunt, Hertfordshire.
What did Eric Christiansen study before becoming a fellow of New College?
Eric Christiansen completed a thesis on modern Spanish history, which led to his fellowship at New College. He later moved away from that subject and specialised in medieval history instead.
Which regiment did Eric Christiansen serve in?
Eric Christiansen served in the ranks of the Northamptonshire Regiment, after being educated at Charterhouse School.
What books did Eric Christiansen write?
Eric Christiansen's publications include The Origins of Military Power in Spain, 1800-1854 (1967), The Northern Crusades, the Baltic and the Catholic Frontier, 1100-1525 (1980), The Works of Sven Aggesen: Twelfth-century Danish Historian (1992), a translation of Dudo of St Quentin: History of the Normans (1998), and The Norsemen in the Viking Age (2002).