Powicke, Sir Frederick Maurice (1879–1963)
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A medieval historian, Powicke was novel for his time in utilising continental scholarship in his writing as well as attempting an empathetic approach to his subjects. His skill as a teacher was also notable, contributing to the pre-eminence of Oxford in the field of medieval history.
- Forenames:
- Frederick Maurice
- Surname:
- Powicke
- Title:
- Sir
- Dates:
- 1879–1963
- Institutions:
- Royal Historical Society
University of Manchester
University of Oxford
- Significant posts:
- President, Royal Historical Society
Professor of Medieval History, University of Manchester
Regius Professor of Modern History, University of Oxford - Influences:
- Tout, Thomas Frederick
- Influenced:
- Southern, Richard William
- Themes:
- Medieval history
- Biographies:
- Blackwell Dictionary of Historians
Oxford Dictionary of National Biography
Proceedings of the British Academy (not online)
- Obituaries:
- Times
Bibliography
Personal papers
Significant publications
- F. M. Powicke, Stephen Langton (Oxford, 1928)
- F. M. Powicke, Medieval England 1066–1485 (London, 1931)
