John Michael Wallace-Hadrill
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John Michael Wallace-Hadrill CBE
(29 September 1916 – 3 November 1985) was Professor of Mediaeval History at the University of Manchester
(1955-61), a Senior Research Fellow of Merton College in the University of Oxford
(1961-74), Chichele Professor of Modern History
, University of Oxford (1974-83) and a Fellow, All Souls College, Oxford (1974-85). He was elected a Fellow of the British Academy
in 1969 and delivered the Ford Lectures
in 1971. He was President of the Royal Historical Society (1976-80) and was appointed a Commander of the Order of the British Empire
(CBE) in 1982.
Michael Wallace-Hadrill was one of the foremost historians of the early Merovingian period. His son is the Roman historian Andrew Wallace-Hadrill.
Order of the British Empire
The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire is an order of chivalry established on 4 June 1917 by George V of the United Kingdom. The Order comprises five classes in civil and military divisions...
(29 September 1916 – 3 November 1985) was Professor of Mediaeval History at the University of Manchester
University of Manchester
The University of Manchester is a public research university located in Manchester, United Kingdom. It is a "red brick" university and a member of the Russell Group of research-intensive British universities and the N8 Group...
(1955-61), a Senior Research Fellow of Merton College in the University of Oxford
University of Oxford
The University of Oxford is a university located in Oxford, United Kingdom. It is the second-oldest surviving university in the world and the oldest in the English-speaking world. Although its exact date of foundation is unclear, there is evidence of teaching as far back as 1096...
(1961-74), Chichele Professor of Modern History
Chichele Professor of Modern History
The Chichele Professorship of Modern History is one of the several Chichele Professorships established from the mid-19th century onwards at All Souls College, Oxford University. The position of Chichele Professor of Modern History was established in 1862...
, University of Oxford (1974-83) and a Fellow, All Souls College, Oxford (1974-85). He was elected a Fellow of the British Academy
British Academy
The British Academy is the United Kingdom's national body for the humanities and the social sciences. Its purpose is to inspire, recognise and support excellence in the humanities and social sciences, throughout the UK and internationally, and to champion their role and value.It receives an annual...
in 1969 and delivered the Ford Lectures
Ford Lectures
The Ford Lectures are a prestigious series of public lectures given annually in English or British History by a distinguished historian. Known commonly as "The Ford Lectures," they are properly titled "Ford's Lectures in British History" and they are given by a scholar elected to be "Ford's...
in 1971. He was President of the Royal Historical Society (1976-80) and was appointed a Commander of the Order of the British Empire
Order of the British Empire
The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire is an order of chivalry established on 4 June 1917 by George V of the United Kingdom. The Order comprises five classes in civil and military divisions...
(CBE) in 1982.
Michael Wallace-Hadrill was one of the foremost historians of the early Merovingian period. His son is the Roman historian Andrew Wallace-Hadrill.