Professor of Medieval History (Cambridge)

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The Professorship of Medieval History is a professorship in medieval history at the University of Cambridge. It was founded on 1 May 1937. [1]

The professorship is assigned to the Faculty of History. [1]

List of Professors of Medieval History

The following have held the chair: [1]

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